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Saco Bay PT
Topsham, Maine

Occupational Therapist-Ortho/Oncology

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Oncology/Ortho
  • Location: Topsham, ME
  • Schedule: Per diem
  • Compensation: $45-$55/hr

We are looking for a motivated clinician and Per Diem team member to come join our team in Topsham. Our office provides comprehensive services offering both PT and OT.

Outside of traditional outpatient orthopaedics, we also offer specialized ReVital, Pelvic Floor, Dry Needling, IASTM and many more services to the community we serve. Our cohesive team helps to create a fun and inviting work environment. Interest/Experience in Cancer Rehabilitation a plus.

Come advance your career with Saco Bay PT. We are excited to talk with you. New grads encouraged to apply!

Ideal candidate will be willing to cover multiple clinics within a reasonable driving radius. We are looking to build our roster for intermitttent coverage needs and may have the potential to transition to full-time.

ReVital is an innovative oncology rehabilitation program offered exclusively by Select Medical. Our vision is to establish comprehensive cancer rehabilitation as a standard of care for people affected by cancer. Our network of 900+ specially trained, multidisciplinary therapists work closely with oncologists and people affected by cancer to create personalized rehabilitation plans.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain open and respectful communication with all parties
  • Understand and adhere to state practice acts and laws governing OTs
  • Complete and maintain required trainings
  • Maintain compliance with government regulations
  • Evaluate, treat and direct treatment for patients

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Occupational Therapy

  • Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
  • CPR certified
  • Adult outpatient experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cancer rehabilitation interest/experience
  • Lymphedema certification/experience
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Lymphedema TreatmentPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical CommunicationCPR Certification

Oncology — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Occupational Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kOccupational Therapist median $100k (middle half $88k–$115k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Maine60 active10,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% no call · 28% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapist pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
10
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Saco Bay PT

Wellness and Fitness Services
Saco, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per diem position
New grads encouraged to apply
Potential to transition to full-time

Living in Topsham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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