Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Vision Insurance
We are searching for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to provide fantastic care to patients in the Peru, IN area
Great Company and Fantastic Benefits/Pay!
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Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Peru, IN
Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
Do you love helping people get back to doing the things they love? We’re on the hunt for a passionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join the care team in Peru, IN
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and treat residents with individualized OT care plans.
- Focus on activities of daily living, safety, and independence.
- Collaborate with a fun, supportive interdisciplinary team.
- Bring energy, compassion, and creativity to every session!
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive team environment where your voice matters
- Great Compensation Package
- Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
- Work in a community that feels like family
- Opportunity to provide care in a Inpatient and Outpatient setting
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Indiana (or eligible)
- Someone who’s motivated, compassionate, and flexible
- A therapist who loves turning therapy into a positive, empowering experience
- Peru, IN(Area)
- Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat residents by developing individualized occupational therapy care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to focus on patient safety, independence, and activities of daily living.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Indiana or eligible for licensure. The candidate should be motivated, compassionate, and flexible to work in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 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, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$99k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana | 295 active | 9,116 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,267 in the last 30 days | 1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Peru
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $161k
- Median resident rent
- $826/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.