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Interim HealthCare of the Midlands
Lexington, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Occupational TherapistNo callPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$60 per visit

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

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

Patient assessmentHome health careClinical documentationFine motor skills trainingAdaptive equipment recommendationFall risk assessmentHome safety evaluationPatient educationCare planningRehabilitationChronic condition management

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in South Carolina183 active9,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 14% offer loan repayment207 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,032 in the last 30 days1,687 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,999 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 (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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 31 employers
8
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$62-$72/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

$67/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interim HealthCare of the Midlands

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenville, SC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay-per-visit ($60/visit)
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution
401(k) with employer match
Free CEUs
Tuition assistance

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,774/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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