Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Weekend Differential (Acute Care)

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance from day one

Paid PTO and parental leave

Care@Work backup care services

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, seeks a per diem Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic inpatient team at the Christiana Hospital Newark campus. You will primarily serve acute care patients across bedside and ICU settings, with opportunities in gyms and various units.

The role offers weekend hours and potential for additional weekday hours, supporting a broad range of populations from neuro and trauma to cardiac and orthopedic.

Qualifications

• Occupational therapy degree from accredited program (BS, MS, or DPT).
• Active licensure or eligibility to practice OT in Delaware.
• CPR certification required for patient safety.
• AOTA membership or preference encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to acute care patients at Christiana Hospital Newark campus.
• See patients in bedside, ICUs, and rehab gyms with a team approach.
• Work with weekend hours; potential for weekday hours.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Delaware OT Licensure or eligibility

CPR Certification

AOTA preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, seeks a per diem Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic inpatient team at the Christiana Hospital Newark campus. You will primarily serve acute care patients across bedside and ICU settings, with opportunities in gyms and various units.

The role offers weekend hours and potential for additional weekday hours, supporting a broad range of populations from neuro and trauma to cardiac and orthopedic.