Pays $71.1K - $117.4K — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$116k (167 jobs)
Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care
About the Role
Per diem occupational therapist. Inpatient acute care. $71.1K-$117.4K salary. At least 2 weekend days/month. 2 holidays/year. Day shift.
Join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care in Providence, Rhode Island.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.
- Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
- State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.
- EXPERIENCE: New graduates considered.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34.20 - $56.42/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Brown Medicine as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist examines and evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses, and develops individualized plans of care. They implement treatment interventions, evaluate patient progress, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100) — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island 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).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Acute Care position at Brown Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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