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Highland Hills Post Acute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT), $50/hr., PRN

Highland Hills Post Acute | Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA

Now hiring OTs! $50/hr. PRN, with a new leadership team that's all-in on making this a place people want to stay.

"Come as you are. Stay because you want to."

New leadership. Fresh energy. A team that sees you.

Highland Hills Post Acute is a 200-bed skilled nursing and post-acute care facility at 1105 Perry Highway in Pittsburgh's North Hills. We're entering an exciting new chapter. Our new Administrator and Director of Nursing are bringing fresh ideas and a real commitment to the people who make this building run, starting with you.

We believe showing appreciation is how you build a place where people feel valued and seen. Our Administrator is focused on retention and employee engagement, with regular activities and recognition built into how we work, not just added on top of it.

Here's What You Can Expect

A laid-back, welcoming vibe. No need to be someone you're not. We value professionalism, but you'll never have to fake it here.

  • A strong census, backed by a dedicated marketing team, so your hours are steady and reliable.
  • A long-tenured, knowledgeable HR team who will make onboarding smooth and answer your questions along the way.
  • Leaders who are invested in you, and who want to hear your ideas.

What We Offer

  • $50/hr.
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition
  • PRN opportunities across 8 facilities in our regional network

Your Day-to-Day

You'll evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while working with their families and physicians to ensure a proper care plan. You'll work under the supervision of our DOR to make sure care meets current state, federal, and local standards.

What You'll Need

  • Degree from accredited program
  • OT certification in good standing in PA
  • Ability to empathize with a vulnerable population
  • SNF experience preferred

Grow With Us

Dreaming of nursing school or a specialty? Tell us about it! We value helping our staff grow, and our nursing school loan repayment program is one way we back that up. Bring up your goals in your interview.

Once you're onboarded, you can also pick up PRN shifts at any of our 8 regional facilities. Let us know at your interview if you're interested.

About PACS

As part of the PACS network, you'll join America's fastest-growing network of post-acute care facilities. We're redefining healthcare through love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while collaborating with families and physicians to develop effective care plans. Additionally, you will ensure all clinical care meets current state, federal, and local standards under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Occupational Therapist certification in Pennsylvania. Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningCare plan managementEmpathyClinical documentationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania283 active9,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,579 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
5
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 22 employers
CME allowance
87%
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Occupational Therapist (OT) Early Intervention | Part Time | Flexible Schedule

Tummy Time Academy · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#2

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Tummy Time Academy · York, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)

$65-$90/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

$70-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Highland Hills Post Acute

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$50/hr
Employee engagement activities and recognition
PRN opportunities across 8 facilities in regional network
Nursing school loan repayment program

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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