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Mass General Brigham
Braintree, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist Per Diem Outpatient

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52.53-$57.59/hr

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Job Description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with orthopedic, neurological, and complex medical conditions, develops individualized plans of care, and works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support functional recovery and independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

We are currently seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to join Spaulding MGB in Braintree, Massachusetts. Our interdisciplinary team includes experienced providers in physiatry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy who share a patient-centered commitment to exceptional care.

We are looking for a clinician with experience evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, and complex medical conditions. The ideal candidate will apply evidence-based clinical reasoning and deliver skilled interventions, including activities of daily living training, therapeutic exercise and activities, functional and neuromuscular training, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, and splint fabrication, to improve patients’ function, safety, and independence.

We offer internal continuing education, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement for eligible continuing education courses. Candidates who demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical reasoning are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Evaluate patients’ physical, and functional abilities and determine appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals.
  • Provide evidence-based interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional training, modalities, and splint fabrication.
  • Educate patients and caregivers to support progress, safety, and independence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes.
  • Participate in professional development and remain current with occupational therapy research and best practices..

Education

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

  • Licenses and Credentials
  • Occupational Therapist [State License] - required
  • Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Experience

Occupational Therapist, experience preferred, all applicants meeting requirements considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Evaluate patients’ physical, and functional abilities and determine appropriate occupational therapy interventions.

  • Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals.
  • Provide evidence-based interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional training, modalities, and splint fabrication.
  • Educate patients and caregivers to support progress, safety, and independence.
  • Collaborate with referring providers and recommend referrals as needed to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes.
  • Participate in professional development and remain current with occupational therapy research and best practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 300 Granite Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $52.53 - $57.59/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with orthopedic, neurological, and complex medical conditions to support functional recovery. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and provide evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationPatient assessmentCare planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (55 salary observations; 115 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,465 salary observations; 5,277 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

12
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Braintree

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$729k
Typical market rent
$2,972/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Internal continuing education
Mentorship
Tuition reimbursement for eligible continuing education courses