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Healthpro Heritage
Michigan City, Indiana

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57-$61/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Occupational Therapist Opportunity in an Assisted Living Facility in Michigan City, IN!

  • Silver Birch of Michigan City: Highly Rated four-story Assisted Living Community!
  • Beautiful Building with a Great Management Team!
  • Wage Range: $57.00-$61.00 Hourly (Depending on experience)
  • Seeking a PRN therapist to start ASAP!

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationCommunication skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$127kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$104k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Indiana293 active8,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 48% no call · 73% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs
5
<$115k
1
$119k
3
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Uplift Homecare · Tampa, Florida

$80-$125/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)

$65-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
+ 42 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 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits package

Living in Michigan City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$191k
Typical market rent
$1,146/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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