Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
Listed compensation
$39.18-$51.42/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join University of Southern California as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Day Shift in United States. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Communicates appropriately with the referring physician. Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $39.18 - $51.42/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Southern California in United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops measurable treatment goals, and implements individualized treatment programs. They also participate in multidisciplinary care planning and provide clinical education to students and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current California license or license applicant status. A current BLS certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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