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Mission Healthcare
Cedar City, Utah

Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

Starting at $65/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Pay range: Starting at $65 per hour
  • Schedule/Shift: Per diem
  • Territory/Location: Cedar City, Utah

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities in their home environment and develop personalized treatment plans.

Implement therapeutic activities to improve patients’ ability to perform daily living tasks (e. g., dressing, bathing, cooking).

  • Educate patients and caregivers on techniques and adaptive equipment to promote safety and independence.
  • Monitor progress and update care plans based on patient outcomes and changing needs.
  • Document visits and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary home health team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Valid state license.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health carePatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCare plan managementDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationBLS certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Utah, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$109k (31 salary observations; 123 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $146k (middle half $130k–$166k)209 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Utah vs national$109k median in Utah$97k nationally (+13%)31 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Utah34 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health) at Mission Healthcare 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 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
7
<$120k
5
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
1
$166k
2
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

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 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision insurance (30+ hours)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Living in Cedar City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,481/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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