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Pathways Healthcare
Springfield, Virginia

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Pathways?

  • Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
  • Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
  • Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Per Visit Rate
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible schedule

Position Details

  • Main Office Location: Springfield, VA
  • Service Area: Springfield and Surrounding Areas
  • Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including functional status, home environment, and equipment needs.
  • Evaluate work capacity and provide vocational training referrals when necessary.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with achievable goals.
  • Train patients in daily activities, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment use.
  • Maintain accurate records and report patient condition changes promptly.
  • Educate families and caregivers on treatment plans.
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants and home health aides.
  • Participate in training, meetings, and case reviews.
  • Refer patients to additional services as needed and coordinate discharge planning.

Qualifications

Hold a degree from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Additionally, be registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

  • A minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational abilities to effectively interact with patients and the healthcare team.
  • Maintain a current CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningProsthetics and OrthoticsCaregiver EducationCase ManagementClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (162 salary observations; 632 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Home Health) at Pathways Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 37 employers

24
<$115k
9
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k
Typical market rent
$3,053/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Visit Rate
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) Match
Flexible Schedule