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Mass General Brigham
Dover, New Hampshire

Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.31-$52.63/hr

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Job Description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is per diem at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH.

Summary

Helps people of all ages to participate in the activities and occupations that are important to them. Routinely works with individuals who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

  • Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
  • Implement and monitor treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
  • Provide education to patients and their families about therapeutic activities and exercises they can do at home.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and progress notes.
  • Attend staff meetings, continuing education programs, and professional development activities to stay current with new techniques and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

  • NH Occupational Therapist license required
  • Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required

Experience

Occupational therapist experience 0-1 year preferred and Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $43.31 - $52.63/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of patients' physical, mental, and developmental abilities to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide education to patients and families regarding therapeutic activities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationCollaborationDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Hampshire, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (48 salary observations; 167 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$109kOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $91k–$114k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Hampshire vs national$91k median in New Hampshire$97k nationally (−6%)48 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Hampshire59 active8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 48% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
6
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

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Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#3

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$70-$80/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 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 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition programs

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$570k
Typical market rent
$2,292/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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