Occupational Therapist
Pay as listed: $50/hr - $55/hr weekends · Worcester, Massachusetts.
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$50/hr - $55/hr weekends
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Job Description
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital an Affiliate of Encompass Health
- 189 May St, Worcester MA 01602
- Occupational Therapist - Per Diem (Pool)
- Hourly Rate - $50 / Hour - Weekends $55 / Hour
Purpose - The Occupational Therapist provides therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines.
The position requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental contacts and competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
The Occupational Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.
Responsibilities & Tasks - Evaluates patients and develops care per regulations and professional standards; administers skilled occupational therapy treatment and monitors patient response; tracks and documents occupational therapy treatment, patient performance, progress, and response to care; plans for patient discharge.
Qualifications - Current state licensure in Occupational Therapy; BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
We're looking forward to meeting you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops care plans, and administers skilled therapy treatments according to professional standards. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting responses to care, and coordinating discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state licensure in Occupational Therapy. Additionally, a BLS (CPR) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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