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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Indianapolis, Indiana

Occupational Therapist (PRN) - Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a PRN Occupational Therapist in Indianapolis, IN who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

  • Hospital Address: 2001 W 86th St. Indianapolis, IN
  • Minimum PRN Shift Requirements: 2 weekend shifts per month, 1 holiday per year (3 related holiday days - typically the holiday day + surrounding weekend)
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

  • Weekday Pay Rate: $50/hr
  • Weekend Pay Rate: $60/hr
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based, quality occupational therapy care to patients to improve their level of functioning. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, case management, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana283 active9,484 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment305 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
10
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
8
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$95/hour
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Flushing, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional development opportunities
Clinical education
Mentorship opportunities
Orthopedic residency program

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.