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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pittsburgh, PA

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45.55/hr

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  • Job ID: 8517171998
  • Status: Casual
  • Regular/Temporary: Limited
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Work Arrangement: On-siteWork Arrangement information
  • Facility: UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
  • Department: Mercy Rehab OT
  • Location: 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $ 45.55-45.55 USD

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Provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute.

This is a casual position that will require two weekend shifts each month.

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.

  • Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
  • Communicate patient’s status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
  • Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.
  • Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
  • Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.
  • Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.
  • Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.
  • Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
  • Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

Acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience, preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInpatient rehabilitationNBCOT certificationDischarge planningInterdisciplinary communicationResearch participation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $83k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania298 active9,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment346 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs
3
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
2
$115k-125k
1
$131k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
76%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
16%
Visa sponsorship
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#3

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

$80-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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