1099 - Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

Compensation $50-100/hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Gallagher Home Health Services is Hiring an Independent 1099 Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Gallagher Home Health Services is hiring a dedicated, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team as an independent contractor.

Why This Opportunity is Perfect for You

Flexibility and Independence

Enjoy the freedom of a 1099 position with the ability to schedule 10–20 patient visits per week. This role allows you to design your schedule around your life and your patients' needs—giving you the ultimate work-life balance.

Make a Real Impact

As a Home Health OT, you’ll provide personalized care in patients’ homes, helping them regain independence with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and mobility. Your expertise will directly improve their ability to live safely and confidently at home.

What We Offer

Flexible Hours

10–20 visits per week, designed around your availability and the needs of your patients

Competitive Pay

As a 1099 contractor, you are paid directly per visit, with the opportunity to grow your caseload into a full-time position if desired.

Comprehensive Orientation

We provide thorough orientation and resources to ensure you’re set up for success in your role.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania
  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience required, Home Health experience preferred
  • Must have a reliable vehicle, valid PA driver’s license, and insurance coverage
  • Must pass a satisfactory criminal background check

Ready to Join Us?

At Gallagher Home Health, we’re more than a company—we’re a family. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while enjoying the flexibility and independence of a 1099 role, we’d love to hear from you.

Call or text our Recruiter, Jackie, today at 412-219-7903 to learn more about joining our compassionate team.

Join Gallagher Home Health Services, where we “Treat You Like Family!”

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Department: Direct Care - Rehab

Employment Type: Contractor

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$50-100 per visit

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide personalized care in patients' homes, focusing on helping them regain independence with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and mobility. This role involves managing 10 to 20 patient visits per week as an independent contractor.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyCaseload ManagementRehabilitationActivities Of Daily LivingMobility AssistanceScheduling

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 33% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

9
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 26 employers

CME allowance
78%
401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Relocation assistance
6%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) Early Intervention | Part Time | Flexible Schedule

Tummy Time Academy · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) Early Intervention | Part Time | Flexible Schedule

Tummy Time Academy · York, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

$158k – $198k
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist

$74-$93.75/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

Living in Monroeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Gallagher Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Bridgeville, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Independent contractor
Per-visit pay