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Vertis Therapy
Peru, Indiana

Occupational Therapist Part Time or PRN

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

We are seeking a Part-Time or PRN Occupational Therapist to join our hospital-based team in Peru Indiana, providing care across both inpatient and outpatient settings with flexible weekday and weekend opportunities available. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents to help them improve their independence, safety, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.

The Occupational Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled occupational therapy services, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The OT will also provide guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Resident Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
  • Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
  • Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

  • Based on schedule you may be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing Education Allowance

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsTeam collaboration

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, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 29 employers

14
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist - OT

$50-$65/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Peru

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$161k
Median resident rent
$826/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vertis Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Noblesville, IN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Matching
Continuing Education Allowance