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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPRN

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

If you’re an Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide occupational therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered occupational therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop personalized care plans focused on functional independence, safety, and quality of life

Deliver care through therapeutic activities, ADL training, and adaptive techniques

Help patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and meal preparation

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $104k–$141k)203 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerMississippi index 87.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Mississippi47 active9,133 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 79% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
7
<$120k
9
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
3
$170k-195k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County FloatPer Diem

Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, California

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Clinical autonomy
Supportive team environment
Career growth opportunities

Living in Hattiesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hattiesburg, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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