Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$65/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Training & Development
We are searching for a dynamic PRN Occupational Therapist to help provide fantastic care to patients in the Muncie, IN area.
Great Company and Fantastic Benefits/Pay! Areas Top PRN Rates!
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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Muncie, IN
Setting: Long-Term Care
Do you love helping people get back to doing the things they love? We’re on the hunt for a passionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our care team in Muncie, IN
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and treat residents with individualized OT care plans.
- Focus on activities of daily living, safety, and independence.
- Collaborate with a fun, supportive interdisciplinary team.
- Bring energy, compassion, and creativity to every session!
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive team environment where your voice matters
- Great Compensation Package
- Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
- Work in a community that feels like family
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Indiana (or eligible)
- Someone who’s motivated, compassionate, and flexible
- A therapist who loves turning therapy into a positive, empowering experience
- Muncie, IN!
- Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat residents by developing individualized occupational therapy care plans. Focus on improving activities of daily living, safety, and patient independence within a supportive team environment.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Indiana or be eligible for licensure. Candidates should be motivated, compassionate, and flexible professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k 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, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$135k | Occupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $92k–$114k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana | 295 active | 9,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,266 in the last 30 days | 1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
18 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
24 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey
Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York
Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time
$80-$90/hrOccupational Therapist, OT
$70-$80/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Muncie
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $167k
- Typical market rent
- $1,043/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.1
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.