No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$80k (median of 85 jobs)

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Days - PRN- Biloxi Location

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

PRN position. Days only. No nights. Work in Biloxi. Occupational therapy assistant role. New grads welcome.

Join Memorial Hospital at Gulfport as a Occupational Therapy Assistant – PRN, Days in United States.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapeutic treatments and modalities to patients. This role aims to optimize functional recovery and minimize disability under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Applied Science and complete an accredited OTA program. A valid MS State OTA license or a limited 90-day permit is required prior to the hire date.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Therapeutic TreatmentsModalitiesFunctional RecoveryDisability MinimizationClinical ExperienceOccupational TherapyPatient Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Mississippi, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 27 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100) — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Days - PRN- Biloxi Location at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.

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

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