Occupational Therapist - Home Visits
Listed compensation
$75/visit
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Home Health Visits (Contingent)
AmeriStaff Nursing Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services to patients throughout the Metro Detroit area. This position offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful one-on-one care while helping patients improve their ability to perform daily activities and maintain independence in the comfort of their homes.
This is a contingent home visit position that offers flexibility, autonomy, and competitive visit-based compensation.
Compensation
- $75 per completed evaluation (1-hour)
- $75 per completed therapy visit (1-hour)
Benefits of Working with Ameristaff Nursing Services
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- One-on-one patient care
- Flexible scheduling
- Advanced training opportunities
- Referral bonus program
- Opportunities to work close to home
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services during in-home patient visits throughout the Metro Detroit area
- Evaluate patient functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans
- Assist patients in improving daily living skills, mobility, and independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety practices
- Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain compliance with all clinical standards, documentation requirements, and HIPAA regulations
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, valid, and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Michigan
- Minimum 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 with minimal supervision
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (103 salary observations; 725 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
AmeriStaff Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 13 active listings.
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 - Home Visits at AmeriStaff Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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