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Classic Home Care
Eastpointe, Michigan

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 4% Match
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Join Our Team at Classic Home Care!

Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency, has been proudly serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. While our office is located in Northville, Michigan, we provide exceptional care to patients in many surrounding areas.

We are Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care. Our agency is led by registered nurses (RNs) who actively collaborate with our dedicated team, fostering a supportive and professional environment.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) to join our team as a home health / home care OT! This contingent position is perfect for a quick learner who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and growing your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay

  • Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
  • Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
  • Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
  • Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
  • Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
  • Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit

Job Description

Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.

Assists the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Sets goals for the patient as appropriate.

Designs orthotics as indicated by patient’s condition and needs.

Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention and appropriate injury management for eventual patient & caregiver independence.

Observes, records and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s conditions to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.

Requirements

  • Active Michigan Occupational Therapy license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
  • Home health care experience preferred

Degree of Travel

Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy and develop personalized plans of care to restore patient function and self-care activities. Monitor patient reactions to treatment and collaborate with physicians and case managers to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPlan Of Care DevelopmentOrthotics DesignPatient MonitoringCaregiver EducationDiagnostic Procedures

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (83 salary observations; 742 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Classic Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 29 active listings.

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 Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) at Classic Home Care 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 contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

6
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Relocation assistance
11%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 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 Eastpointe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,426/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Classic Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Northville, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% Match
Mileage Reimbursement ($0.50/mile after 30 miles/day)
Performance Bonus
Flexible Schedule