No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$125k (median of 77 jobs)

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Trinity Health
Elkader, Iowa

Occupational Therapist PRN Elkader

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Per diem occupational therapist at MercyOne Elkader Medical Center in Elkader, IA. Varied hours, day shift.

Join Trinity Health as a Occupational Therapist PRN – Elkader in Elkader, Iowa.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full benefits package
  • Opportunity for growth

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Trinity Health in Elkader, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and evaluate occupational therapy programs for patients of all age groups within the PM&R department. Provide direct patient care and clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infants to geriatrics.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and registration through the NCBOT. Must hold or be eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Iowa.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOccupational Therapy TreatmentPatient CareInterpersonal SkillsTreatment PlanningGeriatric CarePediatric Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Iowa, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 69 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist PRN Elkader at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 77 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Full benefits package
Opportunity for growth