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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Marlborough, Connecticut

Occupational Therapist / OT / OTR - Full Time Float

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$46/hr

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Job Description

A Full-Time Floating Occupational Therapist, (OT/OTR), position is available in Central / North CT. The floating OT will be based out of Marlborough, CT and provide OT therapy services to multiple different sub-acute/skilled nursing facilities throughout the Northern/ Central CT region. Travel time and mileage is paid when traveling in between two or more facilities on one day.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Full-time Benefits

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.

Job Requirements

Float to facilities throughout Northern/ Central CT to provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facilities

  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Occupational Therapy license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.

#Connecticut

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Good Faith Rate Range: $40.00 - $46.00

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate occupational therapy services across multiple sub-acute and skilled nursing facilities in the Northern/Central Connecticut region. Work collaboratively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and independence.

Requirements

Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license or be license eligible in the state of Connecticut. Requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly within a team-based environment.

Key Skills

RehabilitationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeam collaborationTime managementClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 39% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,348 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$96kOccupational Therapy median $106k (middle half $95k–$120k)356 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut236 active25,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 39% no call · 54% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,348 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist / OT / OTR - Full Time Float at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 12 employers

2
<$95k
5
$95k-100k
11
$100k-110k
1
$110k
5
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 5 weeks PTO to start
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx plan/H.S.A
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Continuing Education program
401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
Flexible schedules

Living in Marlborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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