Occupational Therapist – Home Care
Listed compensation
$75/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (Home Health) – Flexible Schedule | Metro Detroit Area
Join an Award-Winning Home Healthcare Team
AmeriStaff Nursing Services is looking for Occupational Therapists to provide in-home care to our patients in the Metro Detroit area. The perfect candidate will be professional and compassionate to provide meaningful, one-on-one care to our patient. This is a contingent position that pays $75 per 1-hour for an evaluation and $75 per 1-hour for a visit, and a great opportunity to gain experience, while having a flexible schedule.
Why Join Ameristaff Nursing Services?
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- One-on-one patient care
- Work close to home
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Advanced training opportunities
- Employee referral bonuses
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces for Healthcare (2024)
Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence and daily living skills
- Educate patients and family members on treatment strategies and home safety
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Michigan
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
- Minimum of one (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage patient schedules effectively
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to HIPAA compliance and professional standards
About Ameristaff Nursing Services
AmeriStaff Nursing Services specializes in providing exceptional in-home healthcare services throughout the Greater Metro Detroit area. Our commitment to both patients and employees has earned us recognition as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces for Healthcare in 2024.
We believe healthcare professionals thrive when they have the flexibility to balance their careers and personal lives. At AmeriStaff, you'll find a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.
Apply today and become part of a team that values compassion, excellence, and work-life balance.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (83 salary observations; 742 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
AmeriStaff Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 12 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – Home Care at AmeriStaff Services 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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