Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Compensation
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The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
Who We Are
At CI Pediatric Therapy Centers, we are committed to evidence-based practice, client success and a rewarding work environment. We believe we all do our best when surrounded by supportive colleagues, strong leadership and cutting edge technology and training. We are seeking energetic and collaborative Occupational Therapists to join the fun!
We are proud to be identified as one of Madison's "Top Workplaces" four years in a row and as one of Madison Magazine's "Best Places To Work" in both 2024 & 2026! We believe in the strength of mentorship and training and are seeking licensed Occupational Therapists ranging from new graduates to tenured professionals to be part of our talented team.
A day in the life of a CI therapist is filled with learning, growing, creating, hard work and most of all - fun! See what CI is all about by visiting our website:
citherapies.com
Current Opportunities
We are seeking per diem therapists with diverse experiences and backgrounds to join our Wausau OT team; apply now to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide evidence-based pediatric therapy services to clients in a collaborative team environment. They will engage in continuous learning and professional growth while contributing to a supportive and fun workplace culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed Occupational Therapists, ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals. The role requires a commitment to client success and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Per Diem at CI Pediatric Therapy Centers a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Wausau
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $231k
- Typical market rent
- $961/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.