Pays $34.2-$56.42/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$110k (59 jobs)
Per Diem Outpatient Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Per diem occupational therapy role in Newport, RI. Flexible weekday schedule, day shifts. New graduates welcome.
Join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Flexible Weekdays in Newport, Rhode Island.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
- Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
- State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.
- EXPERIENCE: New graduates considered.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $71K - $117K
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Flexible Weekdays.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist performs comprehensive patient examinations to establish diagnoses and individualized treatment plans. They implement interventions, monitor progress, and coordinate care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100) — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Per Diem Outpatient Occupational Therapist position at Brown Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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