Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health | Boxborough, MA | Earn Up to $160/Visit!
Help patients build confidence, improve daily function, and regain independence through personalized care in the comfort of their own homes!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide home health services throughout Boxborough, Massachusetts. If you value meaningful patient relationships, clinical independence, and flexible scheduling, we'd love to have you join our team!
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) Opportunity
- Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $160 per visit
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026
Your Role in Home Health
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) with VRNS, you'll provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes, helping individuals improve functional abilities, overcome everyday challenges, and achieve greater independence through individualized treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide skilled interventions to improve strength, coordination, and functional performance
- Address activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Assess home safety and recommend adaptive equipment and modifications
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and home exercise programs
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Why Choose VRNS?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS), we're clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We value your clinical expertise and provide accessible clinical and administrative support. Our ABI Waiver Program helps promote consistent scheduling while allowing Per Diem clinicians the flexibility and independence they value.
Join Our Team!
If you're a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding Per Diem home health opportunity with competitive per-visit compensation, professional independence, and a supportive team, we encourage you to apply today. Join VRNS and make a meaningful difference, one patient at a time!
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
- Afternoon availability
Nice to Have
- Previous home care experience
- Monday–Friday availability
Weekend Availability
Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of per diem home care occupational therapy!
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,033 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$146k | Occupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$111k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 237 active | 9,150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,058 in the last 30 days | 1,814 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,033 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
16 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
25 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York
Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time
Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts
Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule
$65-$75/hrOccupational Therapist
$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- On-site
About Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
Benefits & Perks
43 more from Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
- Occupational Therapist · 7 locations$120k
- Occupational Therapist Assistant · 7 locations$45/hr
- Physical Therapist · 9 locations$70/hr