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Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Occupational TherapistContract

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.

Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence

Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device

Qualifications and Requirements

Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).

Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed

Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes

Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks

  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes

Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.

  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at www.periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive, one-time medical necessity assessments in patients' homes to provide expert recommendations for care and equipment. Complete straightforward documentation through a secure online portal after each assessment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist and possess their own malpractice/liability insurance. The role requires the ability to navigate varied home environments, lift up to 30 pounds, and maintain proficiency with digital documentation tools.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapyMedical assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (570 salary observations; 1,857 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,137 salary observations; 23,081 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
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Benefits & Perks

Continuing education benefits
Training and mentoring program
Nationwide network of expert consultants
Simple, fast onboarding
Streamlined documentation process