No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$125k (median of 77 jobs)

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Trinity Health
Dubuque, Iowa

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentInterpersonal SkillsInstructional CommunicationIndependent PlanningPatient Care

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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package
Opportunity for growth