No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 48 jobs)

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PER DIEM)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Per diem occupational therapist role at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. Acute care setting. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Join Valley Hospital Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) – Las Vegas, NV in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Valley Hospital Medical Center as a Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) – Las Vegas, NV.

Key Responsibilities

The role is responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of performance components that affect Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functioning. The therapist must also provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate the maximum level of patient independence.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program and hold current Nevada State Licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Required certifications include NBCOT certification and current BLS certification, though no prior experience is strictly required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyADL Functioning AssessmentGoal-Oriented TreatmentPatient CareEvidence-Based PracticeTeamworkProfessionalismPatient Safety

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Nevada, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 56 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities