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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Springfield, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist - OT (Weekday Per Diem)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

A Per Diem (weekday hours only!) Occupational Therapist, (OT/OTR), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Springfield, MA. Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.

Right in the heart of Springfield is a beautiful little secret—Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. Our stunning campus features lush gardens, mature trees and walking trails throughout 24-acre grounds set against the backdrop of Lake Massasoit.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.
  • We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
  • We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Full-time Benefits

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.

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Qualifications

  • Must possess a current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or license eligible to practice in the state where to be employed.
  • Prior experience in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility setting is required
  • Must enjoy working with the geriatric population to improve their quality of life
  • SNF experience.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing occupational therapy services within a sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department, focusing on helping residents reach their highest level of independence. Therapists are expected to deliver the highest quality, ethical patient care to achieve the best outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Sub-acute SettingRehabilitationEthical Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (247 salary observations; 538 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT (Weekday Per Diem) at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 34 employers

15
<$110k
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$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
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$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$82.50 per hour
#2

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,853/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
401k with Discretionary Match