Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem Lowell, Chelmsford areas ($60-$80 Per Visit)
Listed compensation
$60-$80/hr
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury areas
About Us
BrightStar Care is a Joint Commission Accredited home care and medical staffing agency committed to providing the highest standard of care. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, skilled, and personalized in-home services that help our clients live comfortably, safely, and independently.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our home care team and provide client-centered, in-home therapy services. The OT will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to improve clients’ ability to perform daily activities, promote independence, and enhance overall quality of life — all in the comfort and safety of their homes.
Responsibilities
Evaluate clients’ functional abilities and therapy needs in accordance with physician orders, within the home environment.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored for home care.
Provide training and education to clients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment for home use.
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including RNs, PTs, and caregivers, to ensure comprehensive care.
Document patient progress, treatment goals, and therapy notes in compliance with BrightStar Care and state regulations.
Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices to improve safety and independence at home.
Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care in a home setting.
Qualifications
- Current Valid MA OT License.
- Driving License
- CPR certification
- Minimum 6 months to 1 year OT experience.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling (per diem, part-time, or full-time).
- Competitive pay rates.
- Professional growth and trainings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (184 salary observations; 522 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Lowell
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $530k
- Typical market rent
- $2,308/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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