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PT Solutions
Sylacauga, Alabama

PRN Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.00 an hour

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for Occupational Therapists who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Coosa Valley Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

  • Hospital/Clinic Address: 315 W Hickory St, Sylacauga, AL 35150
  • PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

Pay Range: $55.00 an hour (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based, quality occupational therapy care to patients in an acute care setting to improve their level of functioning. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, case managers, and other hospital team members.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

10
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74-$93.75/hr
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$74-$93.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sylacauga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Median resident rent
$773/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Professional development
Mentorship opportunities
APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program