No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$125k (median of 77 jobs)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Per Diem Occupational Therapist at MercyOne Dubuque in Dubuque, IA. Varied day shifts, weekend and holiday rotation. Full benefits.
Join Trinity Health as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem in Dubuque, Iowa.
Requirements
- Must be able to function as an occupational therapist in all commonly practiced aspects of patient evaluation and treatment appropriate for the assigned age group.
- Must have ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.
- Must have ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
- Must be able to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Work with Trinity Health in Dubuque, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing patient evaluations and treatments across various age groups from infants to geriatrics. They must plan daily activities independently and collaborate effectively with other hospital staff and guests.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered through the NCBOT. Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the State of Iowa is required to practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Iowa, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 69 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist position at Trinity Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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