Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Main Street Care Center - Avon Lake, OH 44012, Occupational Therapist (OTR) – In-House If you’ve worked in SNF therapy under a contract model and felt like the company’s priorities didn’t always match your patients’ needs — this role is intentionally different.

We are an in-house, family-owned therapy organization — not a contract therapy company. Our therapy teams are clinician-led and clinician-supported, so you can focus on what you were trained to do — delivering meaningful, patient-centered care that changes lives.

Why Therapists Choose Sprenger Therapy In-house therapy model — your loyalty is to your residents, not a contract company’s bottom line Therapy time protected — no routine non-therapy tasks pulling you away from patients Clinical judgment respected — autonomy is valued Mentorship available — support that goes beyond orientation Stable, family-oriented culture — leadership is present and accessible Care decisions guided by outcomes and patient needs — not short-term volume Our therapy teams operate differently — and it shows in our retention and culture.

What You’ll Do Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team Provide occupational therapy services focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life Conduct screenings and identify residents who would benefit from intervention Supervise and collaborate with COTA staff as applicable Initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with department procedures Document clearly and efficiently in support of quality outcomes What We’re Looking For Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTR Current OT license or license-eligible Commitment to patient-first, outcomes-driven care Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills New graduates welcome — mentorship provided from day one Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Flexible scheduling Generous 401(k) with company match Continuing education units (CEUs) — available Paid time off and vacation pay Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities within a 12-facility network From Our Therapy Team “I feel supported, trusted, and confident that the work I do here actually matters.

That’s not something I take for granted.” About Sprenger Therapy Sprenger Therapy is the in-house rehabilitation team for Sprenger Health Care Systems — a third-generation, family-owned senior living organization operating 12 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio and South Carolina. This isn’t contract therapy. This is a career. Ready to practice the way you were trained? Apply today.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Provide occupational therapy services focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life while documenting outcomes clearly.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and successful completion of the National Certification Examination for OTR. Candidates must hold or be eligible for an OT license and demonstrate a commitment to patient-first care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient screeningSupervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio 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, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$104k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio410 active9,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 12% offer loan repayment434 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 30 employers
5
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational TherapistContract

AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, California

$57.53-$76.22/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Sprenger Health Care Systems logo

About Sprenger Health Care Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Lorain, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Generous 401(k) with company match
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Paid time off and vacation pay
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance

Living in Avon Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k
Typical market rent
$2,170/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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