Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule
Listed compensation
$75/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (HOME HEALTH) | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE | METRO DETROIT AREA
Join an Award-Winning Home Healthcare Team
AmeriStaff Nursing Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes throughout the Metro Detroit area.
This is a contingent position offering a flexible schedule and competitive compensation. Therapists are paid $75 per one-hour evaluation and $75 per one-hour visit. If you're looking for meaningful patient relationships, greater autonomy, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Ameristaff Nursing Services?
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Competitive pay
- One-on-one patient care
- Work close to home
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Recognized as one of Michigan's Top Workplaces for Healthcare (2024)
Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence and daily living skills
- Educate patients and family members on treatment techniques, safety, and home modifications
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Michigan
- Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience
- Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage schedules effectively
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to HIPAA compliance and professional standards
About Ameristaff Nursing Services
AmeriStaff Nursing Services provides exceptional in-home healthcare throughout the Greater Metro Detroit area. Our commitment to delivering quality patient care while supporting our healthcare professionals has earned us recognition as one of Michigan's Top Workplaces for Healthcare in 2024.
At AmeriStaff, we believe healthcare professionals perform their best when they have the flexibility, support, and resources they need to succeed. Join a team that values compassion, excellence, and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
APPLY TODAY AND HELP PATIENTS ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES.
#EXTMONTHLY
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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.
AmeriStaff Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 12 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) – Flexible Schedule at AmeriStaff Services 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.
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Living in Sterling Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $314k
- Typical market rent
- $1,526/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 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.