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Liquid Personnel

$38.75 - $51/hr

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Locum Occupational Therapist to support Oxford City residents through a focused, shortterm project aimed at reducing the service waiting list. This is an ...

Liquid Personnel

$36.50 - $48/hr

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a fulltime Locum Occupational Therapist for its client's busy Adult Social Care service based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

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How much do locum occupational therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for locum occupational therapy in the United States is $45.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.70 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a locum occupational therapist?

Locum occupational therapists are qualified professionals who work on a temporary basis to cover staff shortages, leave, or increased demand in healthcare settings. They perform the same duties as permanent occupational therapists, such as assessing patients' needs, developing rehabilitation plans, and helping individuals improve their daily living skills. Locum roles can range from a few days to several months and often require flexibility to work in different locations. This type of work can offer variety, higher pay rates, and opportunities to gain experience in various clinical environments.

What are some unique challenges locum occupational therapists face when adapting to new healthcare settings?

Locum occupational therapists often encounter the challenge of quickly acclimating to new work environments, diverse patient populations, and varying documentation systems. Since each assignment may differ in terms of protocols and team dynamics, locums must be adaptable, proactive in communication, and skilled at building rapport with both patients and colleagues in a short time. While this brings variety and learning opportunities, it also requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure consistent, high-quality care across different settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a locum occupational therapist, and why are they important?

Success as a Locum Occupational Therapist requires a recognized occupational therapy degree, professional registration (such as HCPC or NBCOT), and strong clinical assessment and intervention skills. Familiarity with documentation systems, electronic health records, and adaptive equipment is often necessary, as is knowledge of current best practices and relevant certifications. Excellent communication, flexibility, and the ability to quickly build rapport with clients and multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills in locum roles. These competencies enable therapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care efficiently while adapting to diverse clinical environments and client needs.

What is the difference between Locum Occupational Therapy vs Permanent Occupational Therapy?

AspectLocum Occupational TherapyPermanent Occupational Therapy
CredentialsRequired certifications, licenses, and registrationSame as locum, with potential additional onboarding
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in various settingsLong-term employment in a single setting
Employment TypeShort-term, contract-basedFull-time or part-time, ongoing
Industry UsageCommon in healthcare facilities needing flexible staffingStandard employment in clinics, hospitals, schools

Locum Occupational Therapists provide temporary coverage, offering flexibility and quick staffing solutions, while Permanent Occupational Therapists commit to long-term roles, ensuring continuity of care. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in employment duration and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Locum Occupational Therapy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,375 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Liquid Personnel

On-site

$38.75 - $51/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Occupational Therapist for its client's Adult Social Care Team at Oxfordshire. We are seeking a motivated and proactive Locum Occupational Therapist to support Oxford City residents through a focused, shortterm project aimed at reducing the service waiting list. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys communitybased assessments and wants to make an immediate impact through a targeted piece of work.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Complete community-based functional assessments with residents across Oxford City.
  • Deliver a focused caseload to support waiting list reduction.
  • Recommend appropriate equipment, adaptations, and interventions based on assessed needs.
  • Maintain concise, accurate documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider Adult Social Care team.

Benefits:
Referral Bonus - Recommend a Friend!  Know an OT who might be perfect for this 6week Oxford assignment? 
Refer them today and earn a referral bonus

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

  • HCPCregistered Occupational Therapist.
  • Ability to travel within Oxford for home visits and assessments.
  • Confident working independently and managing a focused caseload.
  • Experience in community or local authority OT (desirable but not essential).

Why Liquid Personnel?

  •  Free DBS and compliance service
  • Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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