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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35.84-$54.82/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Mass General Brigham as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Weekend Shifts in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.84 - $54.82/hr.
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Weekend Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with various orthopedic and medical conditions to optimize their function and independence. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license. Experience of 1-2 years is preferred, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningAcute careOrthopedic conditionsMedical terminologyTime managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPatient educationCollaborationDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs