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Vertis Therapy
Peru, IN, US

Occupational Therapist Short Term Contract - Premium Rate

Occupational TherapistContract

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Job Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary assignment at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana, from December 18th through January 4th.

We are offering a premium hourly rate for this short-term opportunity, making it an excellent option for school-based therapists with holiday availability or licensed OTs interested in additional work over the holiday season. This opportunity offers the chance to work with both adult and pediatric patients, providing a diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to apply your skills across a variety of age groups and therapy needs.

The Occupational Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled occupational therapy services, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The OT will also provide guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical recordsPediatric therapyAdult therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $86k–$108k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana293 active9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment322 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 26 employers
7
<$95k
8
$95k-115k
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$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
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$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peru

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$161k
Median resident rent
$826/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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