Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
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starting at $60/hr
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Job Description
Territories: Lexington County, SC and Newberry County, SC
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 an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, establish care goals, and educate families on safety and recovery strategies.
Requirements
Requires an active Occupational Therapy license and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Candidates must have successfully completed the NBCOT certification examination.
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)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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