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Home Care Providers Group
Stamford, Connecticut

Occupational Therapist- Stamford/Norwalk

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $90/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Nightingale Visiting Nurses of Connecticut - Stamford, CT 06901
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Now Hiring: Stamford/Norwalk Paid per visit – rates starting at $90 per visit! About Nightingale Visiting Nurses: For over 30 years, Nightingale has been dedicated to one purpose – putting our patients first.

We provide compassionate, around-the-clock in-home care that helps individuals maintain independence and dignity. Join our caring team and make a difference, one patient at a time!

Why Work With Nightingale: Competitive per-visit pay Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle Mileage reimbursement 3 weeks of Paid Days Off (PDO) per year (for eligible employees) One-on-one patient care Referral bonuses up to $500 Regular evaluations with annual merit increases Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, vision & life insurance + 401(k) match after one year Service Areas Needed: We are seeking a part-time OT to serve the Stamford/Norwalk area.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients to improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities. You’ll design and implement individualized therapy plans to help patients regain independence in their home environment while coordinating care with the broader rehabilitation team. Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective patient care using approved therapy techniques and procedures
  • Evaluate patients’ condition, function level, and treatment goals
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and update as needed
  • Supervise COTAs and HHAs per care plan requirements
  • Document treatment notes and progress in the patient’s chart daily
  • Assist patients and families with home exercise programs and adaptive equipment needs
  • Recommend and evaluate adaptive equipment for the home setting
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies
  • Coordinate total patient care with the healthcare team
  • Complete discharge summaries and obtain orders when needed
  • Submit patient documentation and visit records in a timely manner Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the CT
  • Minimum of 1 year of OT experience preferred
  • Experience with OASIS and WellSky (Kinnser) strongly preferred
  • Current physical (within the last 12 months)
  • Current TB test (within last 12 months) and CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to attend a 2–3 day orientation at our Stamford office. Apply Today! Join Nightingale Visiting Nurses and bring your skills and compassion into the homes of those who need it most. Apply now to start making a difference!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to improve their daily living and work activities. They are responsible for designing individualized therapy plans and coordinating care with the broader rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Connecticut with at least one year of experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Occupational therapyHome health carePatient evaluationTreatment planningOASIS documentationHIPAA compliancePatient care coordinationDischarge planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut85 active9,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Home Care Providers Groupsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index42 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
9
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
2
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float

$52.36-$75.69/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Home Care Providers Group

Home Health Care Services
Taunton, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
3 weeks Paid Days Off (PDO) per year for eligible employees
Referral bonuses up to $500
Annual merit increases
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance for full-time employees
401(k) match after one year for full-time employees

Living in Stamford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k
Typical market rent
$2,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.