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Interim HealthCare of Central VA
Newport News, Virginia

OT / Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70-$95/hr

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Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

in Newport News and surrounding areas!

When you feel valued and supported by management, it makes every day more rewarding. As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, this is the kind of culture you will enjoy!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • PRN Rates $70.00-$95.00/Visit depending on type of visit
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Online training provides ability to earn CEUs
  • PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As a Home Health OT, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
  • Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
  • Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to provide added support
  • Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
  • Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A Few Must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Virginia
  • Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes to improve daily living skills and coordination. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, establish therapy goals, and educate families on care plans.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with an active Virginia license. Requires at least 2 years of occupational therapy experience and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home Health CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningFine Motor Skills TrainingAdaptive Equipment RecommendationFall Risk AssessmentHome Safety EvaluationPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (161 salary observations; 626 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Interim HealthCare of Central VA holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 6 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 OT / Occupational Therapist at Interim HealthCare of Central VA a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

9
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
1
$135k
7
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
15%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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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About Interim HealthCare of Central VA

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PRN rates $70-$95/visit
Flexible assignments
Autonomy and work-life balance
Online CEUs
PTO
Holiday pay
Medical/dental/vision
401(k)