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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital focused on helping patients throughout Southern Indiana reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses.

We provide highly individualized rehabilitation programs for a wide range of conditions, including stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedic recovery, and more.

Our team of caring professionals – from rehab physicians and nurses to physical, occupational, and speech therapists – works hand-in-hand with patients and their families to set goals and celebrate progress, fostering a motivating environment.

Bloomington Regional features the latest rehab technology and therapy techniques, as well as amenities like a therapeutic gym and outdoor mobility track, to enhance the rehabilitation experience.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is known for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent patient outcomes, making it an ideal place for dedicated caregivers to make a difference and for patients to achieve their fullest recovery potential.

We have a Per Diem opportunity for an Occupational Therapist!

What You Bring

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current State Occupational Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required

Basic Life Support/CPR Card Required

One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.

These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Team CollaborationPatient Evaluation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

16
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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