Occupational Therapist | Per Diem
Listed compensation
$59/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
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