Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$85/visit
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health | $85/Visit, Weekly Pay
Take control of your schedule and your career. AmeriStaff Nursing Services is hiring experienced Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care in patients' homes across Greater Metro Detroit.
What You'll Earn
- $85 per 1-hour evaluation
- $85 per 1-hour visit
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
Why OTs Choose AmeriStaff
- You set your schedule with a contingent role built around your life
- Work close to home and cut your commute
- True one-on-one care with time to make a real impact
- Advanced training and professional development
- Referral bonuses for bringing in great colleagues
- Top Workplace for Healthcare recognized in Michigan
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Valid, unrestricted Michigan OT license
- 1+ year of experience as an OT
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
- Ability to work independently with strong communication and time-management skills
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Ready for the flexibility and independence you've been looking for? Apply today and let's talk about building your schedule.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one occupational therapy care to patients in their homes. Conduct patient evaluations and manage a flexible schedule to meet clinical needs.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid, unrestricted Michigan OT license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (105 salary observations; 757 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $85k–$98k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $89k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−8%)105 state / 6,812 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 304 active | 9,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| AmeriStaff Services | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index16 active listings |
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
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Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 25 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland
Occupational Therapist
Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California
School-Based Occupational Therapist
$50-$70/hrOccupational Therapist - Pediatric
$96k-$141kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Macomb
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $417k
- Typical market rent
- $1,745/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.