Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Acute Care, Per Diem
Job Description
About the Role
Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $73K-$113K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will do: Provides quality Occupational therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.
- Provide professional occupational therapy evaluation, treatment and follow up services to physician referred.
Requirements
- and needs of others on a consistent basis.
- Participates in bi-monthly occupational therapy staff meetings.
- Participates in the clinical supervision of both Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy students, volunteers and high school students.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $73K - $113K
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $73K-$113K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Acute Care, Per Diem at Nevada System of Higher Education a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Nevada System of Higher Education is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Nevada System of Higher Education lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $54k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$54k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Intervention, Discharge Planning, Patient Assessment, Direct Service Provision, Group Therapy, Consultative Approaches, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide professional evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients in an acute care inpatient setting, focusing on maximizing clinical outcomes and patient safety based on age and developmental status. Responsibilities include comprehens...
Benefits package: Premium Pay (Shift, On Call, Holiday), Incentive Pay for Select Positions, Annual Increases Based on Performance, Career Pathways for Professional Growth, Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
3d ago
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