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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Occupational Therapist: Acute/Outpatient

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist - Tahlequah, OK
  • Location: Tahlequah, OK
  • Setting: Acute Care / Outpatient
  • Employment Type: PRN - Weekends
  • Compensation: Compensation available upon inquiry

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent opportunity in Tahlequah, OK. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety, upper-extremity function, and overall quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs, functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
  • Develop or carry out individualized occupational therapy plans of care within licensures scope.
  • Recommend or implement adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities as appropriate.
  • Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety.
  • Complete timely documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program, as applicable.
  • Active OK OT or COTA license in good standing, as applicable.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
  • Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive compensation: Compensation available upon inquiry
  • PRN - Weekends opportunity
  • Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

Apply today to learn more about this Occupational Therapist opportunity in Tahlequah, OK.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningADL trainingUpper-extremity rehabilitationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSafety assessmentBLS certificationCommunication skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs

14
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k
1
$179k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

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$82.50 per hour
#3

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#4

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$68-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Tahlequah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,074/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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