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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist - OT - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

A Per Diem Occupational Therapist, (OT/OTR), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Pittsfield, MA. Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish.

Facilty is a 5-star rated sub-acute/skilled nursing facility located right in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires in Pittsfield, MA. The facility features 54 light-filled private rooms each with a private full bathroom.

Facility offers short-term, long-term, and outpatient rehab services in our spacious state-of-the art gym featuring a full practice kitchen, bathroom with bathtub and walk-in-shower, and a separate private therapy room for one-on-one treatment.

The rehabilitation department here truly functions as a supportive team to promote best outcomes and patient success. Facilty has a fantastic reputation in the community and has been a keystone in Berkshire County since 1888!

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Job Requirements

Must possess a current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or license eligible to practice in the state where to be employed.

  • Prior experience in a sub-acute/ skilled nursing facility setting is required
  • Must enjoy working with the geriatric population to improve their quality of life
  • SNF experience.

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Good Faith Rate Range: $45.00 - $50.00

A per-diem Occupational Therapist, (OT / OTR), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department.

We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Benefits

  • Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
  • Continuing Education program
  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
  • Mentor programs for therapists interested in

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The qualified candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
  • Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
  • Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate occupational therapy services within a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility. Work collaboratively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to promote patient independence and positive outcomes.

Requirements

Must possess a current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or be license eligible in the state of employment. Prior experience in a sub-acute or skilled nursing facility setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careSub-acute carePatient assessmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeam collaborationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (250 salary observations; 547 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,348 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Massachusetts vs national$90k median in Massachusetts$97k nationally (−7%)250 state / 6,684 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts547 active25,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% no call · 47% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,348 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT - Per Diem at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

4
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$125k
2
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 5 weeks PTO to start
Continuing Education program
401(k) with discretionary employer match
Flexible schedules
Mentor programs

Living in Pittsfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,576/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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