CERT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PER DIEM
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Job Description
About the Role
Join KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Per Diem in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Madras, OR 97741Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $42.00 - $52.
Key Responsibilities
- provide appropriate billing information.
Requirements
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
- Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $42 - $52/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CERT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PER DIEM at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is open to occupational therapist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP lists compensation for this occupational therapist position at $42k to $52k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $52000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Madras, Oregon.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient care, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Medicare compliance, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient screening, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements patient treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed therapist. They are responsible for providing quality patient care, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
4d ago
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