PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - Acute Care

Occupational Therapy AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36-$39/hr

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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 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants in Anderson, IN who are 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 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/Clinic Address: 2015 Jackson St, 2nd Floor, Anderson, IN 46016

PT Solutions partners with Ascension St. Vincent Health System to provide specialized rehabilitation services within a 125-bed inpatient facility, including 13 dedicated acute rehab beds. Our clinic is committed to offering exceptional care to patients across various stages of recovery, particularly those recovering from trauma, surgeries, and strokes.

As a Level 3 Trauma Center, Ascension St. Vincent handles a wide range of complex and emergency cases, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care. Additionally, the hospital is Joint Commission (JC) Stroke Certified, reflecting our commitment to providing specialized, evidence-based treatment for stroke patients.

At PT Solutions, we are dedicated to supporting each patient’s journey to recovery, offering personalized rehabilitation services designed to enhance mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

  • PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
  • Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals

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 ACOTE approved occupational therapy assistant program
  • Current or pending state licensure
  • Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

  • Weekday rate: $36.00/hr.
  • Weekend rate: $39.00/hr.
  • 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

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will prepare equipment for treatment and assist the Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospital team to support functional goal achievement.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careEquipment preparationClinical documentationPatient communicationInterdisciplinary collaborationStroke rehabilitationTrauma care

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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$81kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $94k–$104k)147 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana287 active9,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment313 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development
Mentorship
Orthopedic Residency Program

Living in Anderson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$156k
Typical market rent
$1,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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