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Cooper University Hospital
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37-$61/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.

We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Occupational Therapist will Evaluate, assess and treat of patients in the outpatient setting. Oversite of certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and front desk staff.

  • Experience Required
  • 1-2 years experience in Occupational Therapy preferred, new graduates accepted

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-OT - NJ Occupational Therapist License

CPR by American Heart Association certification required.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, assess, and treat patients in an outpatient clinical setting. They are also responsible for the oversight of certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and front desk staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current NJ Occupational Therapist license. Additionally, a CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient evaluationTreatment planningStaff supervisionClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (201 salary observations; 463 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

5
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
85%
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
15%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cherry Hill

Typical market rent
$2,300/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cooper University Hospital

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Professional development opportunities