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AmeriStaff Services
Metro Detroit, Michigan

Occupational Therapist - Home Visits

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$75/visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationDaily Living Skills ImprovementMobility ImprovementPatient EducationCaregiver EducationCollaborationHIPAA ComplianceIndependent Work

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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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 14 employers

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$90k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
One-on-One Patient Care
Flexible Scheduling
Advanced Training
Referral Bonus
Work Close to Home