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Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Part-time

Mass General Brigham

Cambridge, MAPart-time$52.53–57.59/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52.53–57.59/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Occupational Therapist State License

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist helps people of all ages participate in meaningful everyday activities when physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges affect their abilities. The role assesses patients, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, educates patients and families, and collaborates with healthcare professionals. A master's degree in occupational therapy and a state occupational therapist license are required, along with 1–2 years of occupational therapist experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningTreatment ImplementationPatient EducationInterprofessional CollaborationEffective TeamworkMedical TerminologyTime ManagementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLifting 35+ LbsCarrying 20–35 Lbs

Qualifications

Master's in Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist State License1+ Years Occupational Therapist Experience1+ Years Residential or Skilled Nursing Experience

Full job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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 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 Occupational Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience occupational therapist experience 1-2 years required experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 1-2 years 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) Physical Requirements• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)

  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)

  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $52.53 - $57.59/Hourly

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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:

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,044 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52.53–57.59/hr
  • Massachusetts median$51–60/hr82 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–58/hr1,882 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $55.06/hr, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the middle half of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 145 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Massachusetts and 5,044 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,370 postings).
Education
1,939 of the 5,044 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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