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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Weekend Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Shift: Day shift

Minimum of two weekend shifts per month (7.5 hr shift) and two holidays per year. Both weekday and weekend availability preferred.

Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Position Purpose

The Occupational Therapist will organize and conduct occupational therapy programs within the acute care hospital setting. Administers physician prescribed occupational therapy programs to restore and maximize function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Oversees all activities related to Occupational Therapy services. Will serve as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team committed to providing the highest quality of patient care.

This position will have the ability to cover two or more of the department's units (acute care, outpatient, TCU, and/or ARU).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required. Masters degree preferred.

  • Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of PA.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Two years of inpatient occupational therapy experience required

Position Highlights

  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
  • Referral Rewards Program

About Us

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs.

Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology.

With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will organize and conduct therapy programs to restore patient function and prevent disability following injury or disease. They will serve as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality care across various hospital units.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and be a licensed therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. A minimum of two years of inpatient occupational therapy experience and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaborationRehabilitationInjury recoveryDisability prevention

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% 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 Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

10
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
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.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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Flexible schedules
Free onsite parking
Referral Rewards Program