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Constellation Health Services
Norwalk, Connecticut

Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Norwalk, CT

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75-$110/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Norwalk - NORWALK, CT, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $75.00 - $110.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Constellation Home Care is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with our home care team in Norwak, CT! This is a field-based position, requiring the Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to carry out everyday tasks or activities confidently and independently. Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional Occupational Therapy (OT) to patients by assessing and understanding the care plan. Evaluate patient's functional status and home environment for hazards or barriers to be independent living and identify any equipment needs. Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care and individualized treatment plan. Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care. Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards utilizing the electronic medical record keeping system. Submits all clinical documentation, time records and other information in the required time frame. Supports company mission by providing the highest quality of home care.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits) Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career. Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy. The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Why Constellation? Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of employment At least 1-2 years of clinical experience; Home care experience preferred. Oasis experience strongly desired. Have reliable transportation and willing to commute to provide the best in home patient care. Willing to take advantage of our excellent training system comprised of in house and field orientation and become an elite healthcare provider! Basic knowledge of iOs operating system

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to home care patients by assessing functional status and home safety, identifying equipment needs, and contributing to individualized care plans. Educate patients and caregivers, maintain compliant clinical records, and submit documentation and time records on schedule.

Requirements

Must hold an occupational therapist license in the state of employment and have at least 1–2 years of clinical experience; home care experience is preferred and OASIS experience is strongly desired. Candidates must have reliable transportation, be willing to commute to patients’ homes, and have basic knowledge of the iOS operating system.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentFunctional Status EvaluationHome Environment Safety AssessmentIndividualized Care PlanningPatient And Caregiver EducationElectronic Medical RecordsPatient-Centered Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Constellation Health Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 109 active listings.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Constellation Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Norwalk, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
401(k)
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
PTO (must meet minimum requirements)
Professional development and training