Pays $38.3-$57.59/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$114k (34 jobs)

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Mass General Brigham
Lexington, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist OT Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 12 days ago

About the Role

Per diem pediatric OT at Spaulding Outpatient Center in Lexington, MA. Afterschool hours, feeding experience preferred. Hourly pay.

Join Mass General Brigham as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Pediatrics in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38.30 - $57.59/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Pediatrics.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients to improve their ability to perform daily activities. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide education to patients and their families regarding therapeutic exercises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license. Experience in a pediatric facility and sensory-based feeding therapy is preferred, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyFeeding therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationMedical terminologyTime managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborationDocumentationSensory based feeding therapy

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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...

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