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Traverse City, Michigan

Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$135–$200 per assessment

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.
  • Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence
  • Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes
  • Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

  • Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes
  • Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.
  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

Perform one-time comprehensive medical necessity assessments in patients' homes to provide expert recommendations for equipment and care. Complete straightforward documentation through a secure online portal to support member independence.

Requirements

Must hold a current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist and possess malpractice/liability insurance. Candidates must be proficient with technology and capable of navigating varied home environments while lifting up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapyMedical necessity assessmentClinical documentationDurable medical equipment knowledge

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan313 active9,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment335 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,240 in the last 30 days1,702 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 28 employers
9
<$95k
10
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
Continuing education benefits
Training and mentoring program
Simple, fast onboarding
Streamlined documentation

Living in Traverse City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$438k
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Traverse City, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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