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Optimal Care - Evergreen
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - West Michigan Talent Pool

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$89k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

About the Role

Help patients regain independence and return to the daily activities that bring meaning to their lives. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with patients in their homes, using creativity, clinical expertise, and problem-solving to help them rebuild the skills needed for everyday living.

From dressing and bathing to cooking, managing routines, and engaging in meaningful activities, you'll guide patients as they rediscover their ability to live safely and independently.

This role is ideal for a licensed Occupational Therapist who thrives in a flexible, patient-centered environment and enjoys tailoring care to each individual's unique goals and home setting.

You'll assess functional abilities, design personalized treatment plans, and develop adaptive strategies and solutions that support independence and safety.

Working closely with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement as patients progress toward greater confidence and independence in their daily lives.

Location: Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Service Area Options

  • Kent
  • Ottawa

Ionia

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m., with weekend rotation

  • Required Qualification
  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
  • Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

  • Home health experience
  • Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications
  • Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation
  • Essential Skills and Competencies
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
  • Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in varied home environments
  • Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and teams

Pay Range

  • $84,000—$89,000 USD
  • How We Care for You
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
  • Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID and Fraud Protection
  • And more...
  • Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

You will work one-on-one with patients in their homes to assess functional abilities and design personalized treatment plans that support independence. You will also provide hands-on training and education to patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current state license. A minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist and reliable transportation for daily travel are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health carePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationTime management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (105 salary observations; 739 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$89kOccupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $75k–$104k)162 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−8%)105 state / 6,684 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan293 active9,341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Optimal Care - Evergreensilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index44 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - West Michigan Talent Pool at Optimal Care - Evergreen a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 18 employers

15
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10
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Optimal Care - Evergreen

Medical Practices
Jackson, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.