Float Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care and Acute Rehab Unit

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$90k

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for a full-time Float Occupational Therapist in Evansville, Indiana who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions works together with Ascension St. Vincent Evansville to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.

As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

Hospital Locations

  • Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Acute Care - 3700 Washington Avenue, Evanville, IN
  • Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Acute Rehab Unit - 3900 Washington Avenue, Evanville, IN
  • What You Will Get
  • In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
  • Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
  • Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
  • Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care and Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members

Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually
  • (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position.)
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients in acute care and rehabilitation settings to improve their functional levels. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and patient families to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceTreatment planningPatient careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationNeuro rehabilitationTrauma careOrthopedic rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$100k
4
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 20 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 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees