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Healthpro Heritage
Gloucester, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55/hr

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Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team at a beautiful luxury senior living community in Gloucester, MA.

This position is perfect for a clinician seeking flexibility while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in a resident-focused environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to helping residents maintain their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life.

  • Flexible Schedule & Competitive Pay
  • Very flexible schedule to support work-life balance
  • Hourly pay up to $55, based on experience
  • LTC living setting with a collaborative, resident-centered therapy team

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

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

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide 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, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient advocacyCommunication skillsRehabilitationGeriatric care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (250 salary observations; 547 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114kOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $76k–$109k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Massachusetts vs national$90k median in Massachusetts$97k nationally (−7%)250 state / 6,684 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts222 active9,367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
10
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
86%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Competitive pay

Living in Gloucester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$797k
Typical market rent
$2,715/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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