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Valley Health
Winchester, Virginia

Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$33.5-$50.26/hr

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Job Description

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY I/P - 207091 Worker Sub Type Per Diem Work Shift Pay Range $33.50 - $50.26 Job Description As a per diem Therapist, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers.

The per diem therapist may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process.

Feedback from the per diem therapist is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care.

The per diem therapist is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education, and in providing mentorship to less experienced therapists.

The per diem therapist is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and initiates research of best practices for program development and process improvement initiatives.

In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Education Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy Certification & Licensures OT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required * * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.

Learning, exhibiting, demonstrating, modeling, teaching and/or leading consistent proficiency for entry or advanced level - depending on years of experience, setting defined, competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 23 A Therapist

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.

In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions to improve patient safety and functional independence within an interdisciplinary team. Responsible for determining medically necessary needs, managing patient progression, and adhering to billing and documentation guidelines.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and valid licensure in Virginia or West Virginia. Must hold a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and possess basic computer skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationComputer Literacy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (100 salary observations; 609 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 25 employers

15
<$120k
3
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
4
$160k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$158k – $198k
#2

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$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k
Typical market rent
$1,818/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Winchester, VA-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Valley Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Winchester, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
Employee Assistance Program
Healthy U Wellness Program
Health savings account