Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care near Lowell MA

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $100K

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningADL TrainingHome Safety EvaluationAdaptive Equipment TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCommunication 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 16 employers

9
<$90k
8
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,308/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell

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Benefits & Perks

Performance-based bonus
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development