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Summit Surgical
United States

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing and treating patients to help them regain independence in their daily activities. Your work will involve working closely with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to develop and implement customized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments to identify their physical, emotional, and functional needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that focus on improving the patient's ability to perform daily activities.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve motor skills, mobility, and strength.
  • Evaluate and recommend assistive devices or modifications to the patient's environment to enhance independence.
  • Educate and involve family members in the treatment process.
  • Maintain detailed records of patient progress and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest occupational therapy techniques and research.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Strong clinical skills and the ability to assess and develop treatment plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Compassion and empathy in working with patients and their families.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the field of occupational therapy.

Physical Requirements: This position is primarily an action position requiring walking, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. At times must lift up to 75 pounds. Potential for long periods of standing. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and other facility operating systems. Must have auditory acuity to effectively interact with patients and public.

Work Schedule

Regular schedule is based on patient volume and surgical schedule. Schedule is set by the Nursing Management prior to shift’s start.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningMotor Skills ImprovementMobility ImprovementStrength ImprovementEnvironmental ModificationsFamily EducationRecord Keeping

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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

Where are Occupational Therapy jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,301 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $82k–$110k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,301 Occupational Therapy listings); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist PRN at Summit Surgical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,301 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 36 employers
18
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

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

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,301 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Summit Surgical

Hospitals and Health Care
Hutchinson, KS
11-50 employees