Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55k–$80k

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) / Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Per Diem / PRN

Pay

PT: $80 per visit

PTA: $55–$60 per visit

Location: O‘ahu, HI (reliable transportation required)

Schedule: Flexible / Per Diem (PRN) – Build Your Own Caseload

About Us

Always Best Care is a growing Medicare-certified Home Health agency serving patients throughout O‘ahu. We focus on fall prevention, mobility, strength, and helping seniors remain safe, independent, and thriving in their own homes.

We are currently hiring licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who are passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered home health care.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled in-home physical therapy services
  • Complete evaluations, reassessments, and fall risk assessments (PT)
  • Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, strength, and safety
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and fall prevention
  • Document accurately and communicate patient progress with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare home health documentation requirements

Requirements

  • Current Hawaii license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience (home health experience preferred)
  • Strong documentation, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently in the field
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Passion for serving seniors, kupuna, and local families

Why Join Our Team?

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Competitive per-visit compensation
  • Supportive local leadership
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community
  • Growing agency with long-term opportunities

Call: 808-207-8558 (24/7)

Schedule an interview: abcoahu.com

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationFall Risk AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCommunication Skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Hawaii, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (36 salary observations; 131 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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 Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 16 employers

14
<$115k
2
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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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
+ 24 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 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Honolulu

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.20M≈ 21.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,733/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.0
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Urban Honolulu, HI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.