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Healthcare Therapy Services
South Bend, Indiana

Licensed Occupational Therapist - Full Time & PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Licensed Occupational Therapist – Senior Living

Applicants must hold an active Indiana Occupational Therapist license. Applicants without a current Occupational Therapy license or who do not meet the qualifications to earn licensure will not be considered.

Position Details

We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our skilled therapy team at a highly rated senior living community in South Bend, IN. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help residents thrive through personalized therapy, while working in a supportive, therapist-owned organization that truly values clinical excellence.

Located in Centre Township near South Bend, this continuing care retirement community offers a full continuum of care including short-term rehab, long-term care, assisted and independent living.

  • Flexible full-time schedule (Monday–Friday, 30–40 hours/week)
  • Strong interdisciplinary support and welcoming therapy team
  • Well-equipped rehab gym, ADL kitchen, and training bathroom
  • Diverse caseload with a wide range of diagnoses

*Also hiring PRN to work on an occasional, as-needed basis at our therapy locations in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties.*

About Us

At Healthcare Therapy Services (HTS), we believe great therapy begins with great people - and that means giving you the tools and support you deserve. Therapist-owned and managed, we are 100% vested in perfecting rehabilitation.

From innovative clinical programs and continuing education to unmatched support and comprehensive benefits, everything we do is designed to help you thrive. Join a company where you're truly valued, encouraged, and empowered to be the best clinician for the patients you serve. At HTS, patient care always comes first.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Generous PTO with cash-out option available.
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
  • Retirement savings: 401(k) with company match.
  • Free CEUs & Clinical Growth: 1000+ continuing education hours and access to leading-edge therapy tools and resources.
  • Mentorship & Support from a therapist-led team that values autonomy, collaboration, and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Active Indiana Occupational Therapy license (or eligible to obtain)
  • Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Experience in skilled nursing or geriatric settings preferred

Let’s Make an Impact—Together

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your clinical expertise and compassion make a difference, apply today. We’d love to welcome you to the HTS family.

Requirements

Applicants must have an active Indiana Occupational Therapist license or must have the necessary qualifications to earn Indiana license. These qualifications include a degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program, subsequent passing of the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) examination, and fulfilling the state’s requirements for licensure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized occupational therapy to residents in a skilled nursing and senior living environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes and patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Geriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationADL training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana283 active8,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,118 in the last 30 days1,744 the 30 days before (+79%)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 (9,077 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Occupational Therapist - Full Time & PRN at Healthcare Therapy Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,077 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 35 employers
9
<$95k
14
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$62-$72/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Healthcare Therapy Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenwood, Indiana
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate
Generous PTO with cash-out option
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k) with company match
Free CEUs (1000+ continuing education hours)
Mentorship and support from therapist-led team

Living in South Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$212k
Typical market rent
$1,269/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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