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Elizabeth Care Center
Elizabeth, West Virginia

Occupational Therapist- PRN (As Needed)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for helping residents to regain independence and improve their quality of life. You will work with patients of all backgrounds, and your primary goal will be to help them achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments to identify patients' strengths and limitations
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals
  • Implement treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and their families on how to perform daily activities and use adaptive equipment
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and modalities
  • Experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds
  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Considerable physical activity:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

  • Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  • Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge receipt of this job description and ascertain that I am qualified and able to fulfill these duties with or without an accommodation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationDocumentationHealthcare Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $101k–$118k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in West Virginia50 active9,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.6% 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

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
9
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
3
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 36 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 9,089 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elizabeth Care Center

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Elizabeth, West Virginia
11-50 employees

Living in Elizabeth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$133k
Median resident rent
$552/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.1
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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