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ChristianaCare
Wilmington, Delaware

Occupational Therapist | Per Diem | Inpatient | Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$59/hr

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Job Description

  • Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?
  • Join a Place Where Caregivers Feel Like Family

Life is full of choices, and few are more important than choosing where—and with whom—you work. At ChristianaCare, we believe our caregivers are more than employees; they are respected professionals, teammates, and members of our extended family. When you join us, you are choosing an organization that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates the meaningful difference you make every day.

ChristianaCare is proud to be ranked among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation and nationally recognized for excellence. Even more importantly, we are known for fostering a culture where caregivers feel connected, appreciated, and supported throughout every stage of their careers.

ChristianaCare is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to work in our Acute Care setting. This is a weekend Per Diem position with a requirement to work at least two weekend days per month with the opportunity to pick up weekday shifts.

In this position, you will work with a driven and compassionate team in this patient centered facility. This exciting position allows the selected candidate to see a large variety of patient populations including Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs. The OT experience at ChristianaCare offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, and ongoing mentoring.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • At least one year of clinical experience
  • Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware as an Occupational Therapist
  • CPR Certification

AOTA Preferred

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00/hour plus any applicable differentials.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Post End Date
  • Jan 29, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting, working with diverse populations including neuro, trauma, and cardiac patients. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and participating in ongoing mentoring.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and possess at least one year of clinical experience. A valid Delaware license or eligibility, along with CPR certification, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient careNeuro rehabilitationTrauma careCardiac rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (22 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,363 salary observations; 27,244 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 Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$123kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $104k–$141k)208 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Delaware vs national$94k median in Delaware$97k nationally (−3%)22 state / 5,363 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Delaware31 active9,127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 79% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
ChristianaCaresilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
8
<$120k
9
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
3
$170k-195k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County FloatPer Diem

Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, California

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
+ 41 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 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
Employee assistance program

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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.