Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50 per hour

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: SSH-Tri-Cities
Schedule: PRNCompensation: $50 per hour
SSH-Tri-Cities is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationSupervisionPatient MonitoringBLS Certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Tennessee, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (43 salary observations; 406 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,467 salary observations; 22,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Select Specialty Hospital - TriCities

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Extensive orientation program
401k eligible after 1,000 hours
Opportunity for advancement to full-time