Occupational Therapist -Per Diem

Select Medical; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility for part-time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital – Wheeling, located inside Wheeling Hospital, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house therapy department. This per diem role supports discharge planning, patient education, and adaptive equipment provision in a compassionate post-ICU setting.

Responsibilities include supervising OTAs and students, delivering individualized therapy regimens, and monitoring patient responses.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in‑services

Skills

OT Licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling (located inside Wheeling Hospital, 2nd floor)

Schedule: Per Diem, Monday-FridayCompensation: $50.00 per hour

Help build our new therapy department! We are bringing our therapy services in house and looking for talented therapists to join our team.

Select Specialty Hospitalis a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities
• Foster Well‑being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in‑services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans