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Worcester, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Pay as listed: $50/hr - $55/hr weekends · Worcester, Massachusetts.

Listed compensation

$50/hr - $55/hr weekends

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient assessmentTreatment planningDocumentation

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).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

4
<$110k
6
$110k-120k
3
$120k-130k
1
$135k
7
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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