Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$60 per visit
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT), you play a vital role in strengthening your community—one patient, one home, one relationship at a time. You provide skilled, compassionate care that helps patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and live safely and independently at home, while using your clinical expertise to prevent hospitalizations, empower patients and families, and improve long-term outcomes through trusted relationships and coordinated care.
Guided by our mission to honor God through the enrichment of human life, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted leader in home health services across South Carolina since 1979 and is proud to be recognized as a 9x Top Workplace. We believe exceptional care begins with supported occupational therapists, and we foster an environment where clinicians are respected, empowered, and equipped to do meaningful work—if you’re ready to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team.
Why You’ll Love Working with Interim
As a Occupational Therapist (OT) with Interim, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay-per-visit compensation starting at $60 per visit, plus mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling that supports true work-life balance and autonomy
- Dedicated 1:1 patient care, allowing you to focus on quality outcomes, not volume
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and an HSA with employer contribution
- 401(k) with employer match to help you plan confidently for the future
- Support for your growth and well being, including free CEUs, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursement
What You’ll Do
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT), you will:
- 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 provide 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
What You’ll Need
- Active Occupational Therapy license
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Successfully completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) certification examination for occupational therapists
If you are a Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a rewarding Home Health opportunity in Columbia, SC, we encourage you to apply and join a compassionate, patient focused team.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to improve daily living tasks and functional independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to develop and implement personalized care plans that prevent hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapy license and be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Successful completion of the NBCOT certification examination is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in South Carolina | 183 active | 9,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 14% offer loan repayment207 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health at Interim HealthCare of the Midlands a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,999 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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