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Thomasville, Georgia

Occupational Therapist Sign On Bonus $10000

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $41/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Sign on bonus $10,000 for full time qualified applicants

Explore opportunities with Archbold Home Health Services, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.

As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team

Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care

Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition

Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice

Current CPR Certification

Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $41.41 to $62.11 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

  • Annual Total Cash Target Pay $71,776 - $107,664 Hourly Pay Range $34.51 - $51.76
  • Per Visit Point Pay Range $41.41 - $62.11

#LHCJobs

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine functional status, activities of daily living, and adaptive equipment needs. They will also develop and implement therapy plans of care in coordination with physicians and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice and possess a valid CPR certification. Additionally, a driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation are required for home health visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentFunctional status evaluationCare planningTime managementIndependent work

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,408 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Sign On Bonus $10000 at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,521 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Thomasville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution