Occupational Homecare Therapist **URGENTLY HIRING**
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Home Care Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes. The therapist evaluates functional abilities, identifies barriers to independence, and implements individualized treatment plans to improve safety and participation in daily living activities.
Essential Duties
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations in the home setting
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Provide interventions to improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Assess home environments for safety risks and recommend modifications
- Train patients and caregivers in adaptive techniques, compensatory strategies, and safe mobility
- Recommend and instruct on use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other care team members
- Reassess and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
- Educate patients and families on fall prevention and functional maintenance
- Follow all agency policies, state regulations, and reimbursement requirements
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (BS, MS, or OTD)
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice
- NBCOT certification (as required by state)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory
Preferred Experience
- Experience in home health or rehabilitation settings
- Experience with geriatric, neurological, or orthopedic populations
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and time management skills
Work Environment
- Field-based position with daily travel to patient homes
- Flexible scheduling based on patient caseload
- Varied home environments requiring adaptability
- Physical activity including standing, bending, and assisting patients during treatment
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct home-based evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient independence and safety. They will also collaborate with the care team and educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and fall prevention.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Michigan | 323 active | 10,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 26% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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