Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care near Lowell MA
Listed compensation
$80K - $100K
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Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care to cover near Lowell and nearby areas in 495 belt
About Us
BrightStar Care is a Joint Commission–Accredited home care and medical staffing agency committed to delivering the highest standard of compassionate, skilled, and personalized care. Our mission is to help clients live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes while supporting our clinicians with a strong, collaborative, and growth-focused work environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our home care team. In this role, you will provide client-centered, in-home occupational therapy services, helping individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities, enhance independence, and improve overall quality of life—within the comfort and safety of their homes.
Key Responsibilities
Initial assessment/Evaluate clients’ functional abilities and therapy needs in the home setting, in accordance with physician orders.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, safety, and independence.
Provide hands-on therapy and educate clients and families on adaptive techniques, energy conservation, and home safety.
Recommend and train clients on adaptive equipment and assistive devices to support independence at home.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, PTs, caregivers, and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with state and agency standards.
Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care to diverse client populations.
Qualifications
- Current, valid Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Minimum 2 year of OT experience (home care experience is required).
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time position with consistent caseload.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick time.
- Ongoing professional development, training, and clinical support.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
At BrightStar Care, we value the expertise and dedication of our therapists. If you are passionate about helping clients thrive at home while advancing your professional career, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact every day.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
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 Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care near Lowell MA at Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell 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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