Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care |Milton, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $160/visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing home healthcare team in Milton, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) Position
- Competitive pay - up to $160/visit
- Flexible scheduling
- One year of clinical experience required
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026
Your Role as a Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT):
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled occupational therapy services directly in patients’ homes. You’ll work closely with patients, caregivers, and their care teams to improve independence, functional abilities, safety, and quality of life.
If you’re looking for a therapy position that combines professional independence, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Providing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
- Developing individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
- Providing therapeutic activities and interventions to improve functional independence
- Training patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Assessing patients’ home environments and recommending appropriate safety modifications and adaptive equipment
- Providing education and training to patients and caregivers
- Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed
- Collaborating with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and other members of the care team
Completing Accurate and Timely Electronic Documentation
Home care offers a unique opportunity to get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Each visit is different, and you’ll have the autonomy to provide individualized care based on each patient’s needs.
What Makes VRNS Different?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We understand what therapists need to feel supported and successful in the field.
Our participation in the ABI Waiver Program helps provide clinicians with consistent scheduling while still offering flexibility and independence that make home healthcare so appealing.
You’ll have the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team while maintaining the ability to build a schedule that works for your life.
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience
- Afternoon availability
Nice to Have
- Previous home care experience
- Monday–Friday availability
Weekend Availability
Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of per diem home care occupational therapy!
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes to improve functional independence and safety. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (249 salary observations; 546 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts 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, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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