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Validation Associates
Rutland, Vermont

Occupational Therapist OT

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$61-$64/hr

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate and treat patients to help them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' conditions and needs to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Administer occupational therapy treatments to improve patients' ability to perform daily activities
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records

Requirements

  • Active OT license in the relevant state
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current BLS certification
  • Prior clinical experience preferred
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution14 jobs · 9 employers

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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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