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Peabody, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist - OT

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Per Diem
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Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist - OT | Brudnick Center for Living
  • $50 - $55/hour, based on experience
  • PRN | Assist with weekend coverage

At Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions that Matter

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to enhance activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, mobility, balance, and safety.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation team members, and families to establish goals and deliver coordinated care.

Recommend and train residents and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and fall prevention strategies to promote safe, independent living.

Complete timely, accurate documentation, monitor resident progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

Qualifications for Success

  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Current, active MA Occupational Therapist license
  • Minimum 1-year experience, preferably in a long-term care setting
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)

Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
  • Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
  • Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
  • Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus
  • Apply today and become part of our team at Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living!

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Communities are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, functional abilities, and quality of life. Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to deliver coordinated care.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current, active MA Occupational Therapist license. Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.

Key Skills

Treatment planningMobility trainingBalance trainingSafety assessmentAdaptive equipment trainingResident progress monitoringRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% 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)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Peabody

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$701k
Typical market rent
$2,857/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision
Company-paid life insurance
Optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
403(b) retirement savings
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Sign-on bonus
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday