Pays $51k-$76k — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$78k (133 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist Assistant (Idaho Home Health) - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health. $50-76K annual potential. Flexible schedule. Work with a leading healthcare organization. Help patients at home.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Occupational Therapist Assistant (Idaho Home Health) - Per Diem in Meridian, Idaho.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: hour4.45 - $36.67/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with UnitedHealth Group in Meridian, Idaho.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore physical ability following a supervising OT's treatment plan. Instruct patients and caregivers in evidence-based treatments and report patient progress to supervisors and physicians.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Idaho, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 26 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Idaho's cost-of-living index is 102.1 (US average = 100) — Idaho ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,032 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (Idaho Home Health) - Per Diem at UnitedHealth Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 133 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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