Occupational Therapist

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024

Below Market
Salary Percentile16th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

50% below median for Occupational Therapist — negotiate

Implied $/RVU:
$9(-81% vs median)median: $50/RVU
= 28% of Medicare CF ($33.40)
Experience-adjusted range
5+ yrs range:$93k$108kp50–p75

Job Description

About the Role

Join Lewisham as a Occupational Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide clear, OT‑focused information and advice to support residents to live independently.
  • Lead Operational Manager Occupational Therapy Service Sarah.
  • lead contact on this advert.

Requirements

  • Relevant Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy is needed
  • Weekend working is not required for this job
  • The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s. Applicant handbook [https://lewisham. gov. uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how
  • /media/jobs/OccupationalTherapist02032026] to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £45,852

Benefits & Compensation

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lewisham as a Occupational Therapist.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMoving And Handling Assessment/InterventionMinor AdaptationsMajor AdaptationsCommunicationDecision MakingClinical ExpertiseEquipment ProvisionStrengths-Based ApproachSignposting
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Lewisham a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist 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 — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Lewisham is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Lewisham lists compensation for this psychologist position at $46k to $48k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($46k–$48k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Moving And Handling Assessment/Intervention, Minor Adaptations, Major Adaptations, Communication, Decision Making, Clinical Expertise, Equipment Provision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct telephone and home-based assessments for adults with physical and cognitive challenges, recommending tailored equipment and home adaptations to enhance independence and support carers. They will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-ce...

Benefits package: Excellent training and development opportunities, Generous holiday allowance, Local government pension scheme, Flexible working and family friendly policies, Season ticket and bicycle loans, A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, Supportive staff networks. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Lewisham

Government Administration
London, England
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Excellent training and development opportunities
Generous holiday allowance
Local government pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago