Occupational Therapist

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Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Clinic | Wethersfield, CT

Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC)

Are you an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about helping others, eager to grow your skills, and ready to join a team that truly values its people? PTSMC Wethersfield is looking for an outpatient Occupational Therapist who’s committed to delivering exceptional care in a collaborative and uplifting environment. Whether you're a seasoned OT or a recent grad, we want to meet you!

Why Choose PTSMC?

We’re not your average clinic — we’re a Clinician-owned practice built on compassion, clinical excellence, and a patient-first mindset. When you join our team, you're not just getting a job — you're gaining a supportive community that invests in your success.

  • Welcoming, inclusive, and team-focused culture
  • Continuing education supported (including specialty certifications)
  • Leadership Development Program for those ready to grow
  • Voted a “Top Workplace” 14 years in a row — and nationally recognized by Top Workplaces USA

What Can PTSMC Do for You?

At PTSMC, we’re all about supporting our clinicians so they can focus on what they do best—providing exceptional patient care. Our leadership team is always on the lookout for ways to make your work life smoother. The upgrade to Prompt EMR is one of them. This platform offers clinicians:

  • Efficient Documentation – The click-based templates are designed to optimize clinician workflow, saving time and eliminating the need to take notes home!
  • Improved Accuracy – By digitizing processes and minimizing manual data entry, helps reduce errors in patient records and documentation.
  • Time Saving - Streamlined workflows and automation features, like patient intake, save time and allow clinicians to focus on patient care.

What You’ll Do

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with your patients
  • Deliver exceptional care and tailor treatment plans to meet individual goals
  • Keep clinical documentation accurate and timely
  • Collaborate with physicians and your care team to ensure best outcomes
  • Educate and empower patients with home programs and resources
  • Represent PTSMC in the community and promote our “PT for Life” philosophy

What You Bring

  • Degree from an accredited OT program
  • Connecticut Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility to apply)
  • A genuine desire to help people live healthier, more active lives

Our Mission

We improve the quality of people's lives by providing:

  • Unmatched experiences
  • Clinical excellence
  • Lifelong relationships

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and find out why clinicians choose PTSMC as their professional home

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver exceptional patient care by tailoring treatment plans and building strong, trusting relationships. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license. A genuine desire to help people live healthier, more active lives is required.

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationCollaborationInterpersonal skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut96 active9,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 36 employers
22
<$115k
4
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
9
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

$48.79-$75.74/hr
+ 42 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 9,301 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Hartford, CT
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education supported
Leadership Development Program
Top Workplace 14 years in a row

Living in Wethersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$434k
Typical market rent
$2,276/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
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.