Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42-$48/hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Brothers Of Mercy Nursing and Rehab Center - Clarence, NY 14031Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $42.00 - $48.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR) $36.00-$47.00/hr Per Diem BENEFIT POSITION HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR OTR: REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000 Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages Health, dental, vision, pet and no-cost life insurance Direct deposit and weekly paychecks Free parking The licensed Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions to patients/clients in a Skilled Nursing setting as ordered by the referring physician.

We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) DUTIES INCLUDE: Performs a comprehensive evaluation and reevaluation of patient in regards to occupational therapy needs upon referral in a timely manner using tests and measurements of strength, balance, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living as appropriate.

Based on the evaluation findings, a treatment plan will be established consisting of short and long term goals. Reevaluations of patients will be performed at least every 30 days as stated by current state regulations.

The occupational therapist shall work with members of the interdisciplinary team in an effort to develop a treatment plan as appropriate.

Findings from the initial evaluation shall provide a platform for a discussion with the patient and/or family members in regards to the frequency of treatments and expectations in accordance with the prescription from the referring physician.

A qualified occupational therapist shall be present or readily available to offer supervision when an occupational therapist assistant or occupational therapy student administers treatment.

Ongoing conversations regarding findings of initial evaluation, progression and discharge will take with occupational therapist assistant as needed Documentation will be completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state laws.

An occupational therapist will prompt necessary discharge from therapy services when appropriate.

Short and long term goals have been met Progress is no longer expected secondary to functional plateau, noncompliance, etc. Brothers of Mercy is WNY’s largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state.

Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNY’s “Best Places to Work” list. Brothers of Mercy is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The licensed Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions to patients in a Skilled Nursing setting based on physician orders. Duties include performing comprehensive evaluations, establishing treatment plans with goals, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

The role requires performing comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations of patients regarding occupational therapy needs, including assessments of strength, balance, and activities of daily living. The therapist must establish treatment plans, work with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure timely and accurate documentation according to state laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Strength TestingBalance AssessmentEndurance AssessmentRange of Motion AssessmentActivities of Daily Living AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient SupervisionDischarge Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (398 salary observations; 853 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs

10
<$120k
2
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$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
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$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Clarence

Median resident rent
$650/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus

Hospitals and Health Care
Clarence, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses ($2,000)
Career Ladders Program
Competitive wages
Excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
Health, dental, vision, pet and no-cost life insurance
Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
Free parking