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 |Canton, 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 Canton, 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
Provide occupational therapy evaluations and individualized treatment in patients’ homes to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Educate patients and caregivers, monitor progress, coordinate with the care team, and complete timely electronic documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (254 salary observations; 559 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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)), 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,265 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$120k | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $75k–$98k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts vs national | $91k median in Massachusetts | $97k nationally (−6%)254 state / 6,767 national salary observations |
| 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 | 224 active | 9,269 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 68% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs 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 9,265 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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