Occupational Therapist - Per-Diem
Listed compensation
$48.70–$54.91 /hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Per Diem | $48.70-$54.91 per hour, based on licensure date and experience
**This Per diem role operates under different pay rates, benefits eligibility, and employment terms compared to other employment statuses.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold current Occupational Therapist licensure and be able to work independently, manage varying caseloads, and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Skilled nursing experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation, depending on experience and education.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: 403b retirement plans with up to a 5% employer match and 5% grant, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Supportive Programs such as employee events, employee hardship fund, employee futures fund (for certificates, leadership and higher education related to KAI services) and employee apprciation checks.
- Work-Life Balance & Wellness: Sick leave, and access to walking trails, pool, sauna, gym, library, and more!
Apply today and join our dedicated team at Kendal at Ithaca!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will work independently and manage varying caseloads while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires effective communication and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Per-Diem at Kendal a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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