Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health (56682)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$38.46-$45.67/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: IN MERRILLVILLE - MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $38.46 - $45.67 SalaryJob Shift: DayOccupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health in Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized.

As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home. Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs.

We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits: PRN option: PRN rates Part time: $38.46 - $45.67 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Clinician Friendly EMR!

Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Indiana Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare CPR certification Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury, working within a home health team to focus on the patient's plan of care and personal goals. Responsibilities include assessing patients, establishing goals, documenting progress, and suggesting adaptive equipment to improve independence and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and hold an active OT license in Indiana, along with a minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare. CPR certification and knowledge of state/federal home health regulations are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentGoal SettingDocumentationFall Risk AssessmentPatient EducationFamily EducationCompassion

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana 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, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

10
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Merrillville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios
Clinician Friendly EMR
Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University