Occupational Therapist | Per Diem | Inpatient | Acute Care
Listed compensation
$59/hr
The week · per this posting
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $123k | Occupational 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 power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Delaware | 31 active | 9,127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 79% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 |
| ChristianaCare | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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