Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health | Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, 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!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningHome safety assessmentAdaptive equipment recommendationPatient educationCare coordinationRehabilitation

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,033 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$111k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts237 active9,150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,058 in the last 30 days1,814 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,033 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
4
<$105k
3
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
80%
Loan repayment
16%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services

Home Health Care Services
Mansfield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development

Living in Plymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$654k
Typical market rent
$2,801/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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