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Sentara Health
Hampton, Virginia

Occupational Therapist - Flexi

Occupational Therapist 9.1 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: We are hiring an Occupational Therapist in Hampton, Virginia. This is a Flexi/PRN Day shift opportunity. Are you a passionate therapist looking to have a career with an organization committed to outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes? If so, please join us at Sentara Health. We are a large not for profit Healthcare System in Virginia and Eastern North Carolina with 12 Acute Care Hospitals and medical group. We have opportunities for therapists to work in multiple settings to include: Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Therapy (55 locations: orthopedics, neurological and pediatrics), Home Care and PACE. Sentara advocates for growth and development of our therapists and is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety. Sentara is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. We are guided by our Mission: “We Improve Health Everyday”, and our Cultural Attributes: We Exist for Our Consumers, We Collaborate, We Empower, We Continuously Learn, and We Deliver. Our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to meet your individual needs Tuition assistance up to $5200 annually, Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts Financial support for certifications Generous student debt program (no work commitment required) Relocation assistance Referral bonus program up to $10,000 24 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); 5 sick days annually (based on 40 hour work week); bereavement leave 403 B with immediate company match, upon hire! 401 A: 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions) Adoption benefits up to $10,000 Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) up to $10,000 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks Paid short-term, long-term disability and life insurance (1 time annual salary) Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts, employee assistance program (mental health support) Wellness programs Why Choose Us? State of the Art Outpatient Facilities, Multi-Disciplinary Settings and numerous Specialty Therapy Programs Offered Ability to stay with the same organization while trying different work settings: inpatient, outpatient and home health Clinical and Advanced Specialist Programs (Career Ladders) Leadership Development and Advancement opportunities Mentorship Programs for New Therapists Flexible Positions to Meet your Work Life Balance: Full Time, Part Time and Flexi/PRN Excellent patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction and clinical outcomes Qualifications: Bachelor's Level Degree in Occupational Therapy Active Occupational Therapy Licensure Basic Life Safety (BLS) NBCOT (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification is required within 6 months of eligibility. Keywords: OT, Occupational Therapist, Outpatient, Rehab Therapy, Flexi, PRN, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality occupational therapy services across various settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient clinics. Focus on improving patient health and clinical outcomes through innovative care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and an active Occupational Therapy license. BLS certification is required, and NBCOT certification must be obtained within 6 months of eligibility.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Basic Life Support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (161 salary observations; 626 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia 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, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Sentara Health ranks #1 of 19 employers hiring contract/1099 Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Flexi at Sentara Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
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.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition assistance up to $5,200 annually
Medbridge access for CEUs
Financial support for certifications
Student debt program up to $10,000
Relocation assistance