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Waukesha, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and ProHealth Care. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.

  • Evaluates patient conditions and develops individualized treatment plans.
  • Provides therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
  • Documents treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
  • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
  • Educates patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
  • License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

“The Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient conditions and developing individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence. They also provide therapeutic interventions, document patient progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams and families.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current license to practice. CPR certification is required, and experience in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Wisconsin165 active9,036 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWisconsin occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% 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

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 29 employers
5
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
7% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, California

$57.53-$76.22/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence · Torrance, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Professional development

Living in Waukesha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,475/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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