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Elkton, Maryland

Occupational Therapist | Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$59/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?
  • ChristianaCare is currently recruiting a per diem Occupational Therapist to work at our Union Hospital.

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare is ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation and has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

Patient care includes but is not limited to the coordination of acute care services at the Union Hospital campus. This exciting position allows you to see a variety of patient populations including Neuro, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs.

The OT experience at ChristianaCare offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, ongoing mentoring, state of the art equipment and professional level educational opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • At least two years of clinical experience preferred
  • Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Maryland as an Occupational Therapist
  • CPR Certification

AOTA Preferred

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00/hour plus any applicable diferentials.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Post End Date
  • Oct 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will coordinate acute care services for a diverse patient population including Neuro, Cardiac, and Orthopedic cases. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and possess licensure or eligibility in the State of Maryland. At least two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with a valid CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (109 salary observations; 357 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 Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 61% 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

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

13
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
4
$160k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$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
+ 41 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 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Elkton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,935/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Employee Assistance Program