Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$90k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care |Stoughton, Massachusetts | Competitive, salaried pay
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing home healthcare team in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) Position
- Competitive salaried pay
- Flexible scheduling
One Year of Clinical Experience Required
- Full benefits package – Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, Annual Wellness benefit, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Reimbursement for Wi-Fi cost and more!
- Mileage reimbursement
- Licensure 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 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 full-time home care occupational therapy!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide skilled therapy services in patients' homes to improve functional independence and safety. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,033 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 237 active | 9,150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,058 in the last 30 days | 1,814 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 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 9,033 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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