Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Location: Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living
Join our team as an Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide personalized care to our residents. With all residents living on campus, you'll have the opportunity to support them throughout their continuum of care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their individual needs are met.
Compensation: The base rate is $55.00 an hours.
What We Offer
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
- 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
- Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!.
How You Will Make an Impact
Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
What You Will Need
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in working with the older adult population related to the therapies is preferred.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Must possess a valid and current state Occupational Therapy license.
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Linden Ponds is a beautiful 108-acre continuing care retirement community located on the South Shore in Hingham, Massachusetts. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.
Linden Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide personalized occupational therapy care to residents within a continuing care retirement community. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team to implement care plans that address the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of residents.
Requirements
Must possess a valid and current state Occupational Therapy license and current CPR certification. At least one year of experience working with the older adult population is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (192 salary observations; 561 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k | Occupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$111k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $90k median in Massachusetts | $97k nationally (−8%)192 state / 5,096 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 220 active | 9,008 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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