Occupational Therapist | Per Diem | Inpatient | Acute Care

Job Details

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Join a Place Where Caregivers Feel Like Family

Life is full of choices, and few are more important than choosing where—and with whom—you work. At ChristianaCare, we believe our caregivers are more than employees; they are respected professionals, teammates, and members of our extended family. When you join us, you are choosing an organization that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and celebrates the meaningful difference you make every day.

ChristianaCare is proud to be ranked among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation and nationally recognized for excellence. Even more importantly, we are known for fostering a culture where caregivers feel connected, appreciated, and supported throughout every stage of their careers.

ChristianaCare is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to work in our Acute Care setting. This is a weekend Per Diem position with a requirement to work at least two weekend days per month with the opportunity to pick up weekday shifts.

In this position, you will work with a driven and compassionate team in this patient centered facility. This exciting position allows the selected candidate to see a large variety of patient populations including Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs. The OT experience at ChristianaCare offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, and ongoing mentoring.

Education and experience requirements:

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware as an Occupational Therapist
• CPR Certification
• AOTA preferred

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

This is a flat rate position. Any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00 per hour. In addition, a 10% shift differential will be paid for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/