Occupational Therapist Sign On Bonus $10000
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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