Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington areas ($60 to $85 Per Visit)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60 - $85/visit

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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance

Wellness Resources

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington areas ($60 to $85 Per Visit)

About Us

BrightStar Care is a Joint Commission Accredited home care and medical staffing agency committed to providing the highest standard of care. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, skilled, and personalized in-home services that help our clients live comfortably, safely, and independently.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our home care team and provide client-centered, in-home therapy services. The OT will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to improve clients’ ability to perform daily activities, promote independence, and enhance overall quality of life — all in the comfort and safety of their homes.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ functional abilities and therapy needs in accordance with physician orders, within the home environment.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored for home care.

Provide training and education to clients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment for home use.

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including RNs, PTs, and caregivers, to ensure comprehensive care.

Document patient progress, treatment goals, and therapy notes in compliance with BrightStar Care and state regulations.

Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices to improve safety and independence at home.

Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care in a home setting.

Qualifications

  • Current Valid MA OT License.
  • Driving License
  • CPR certification
  • Minimum 6 months to 1 year OT experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling (per diem, part-time, or full-time).
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Professional growth and trainings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationAssistive Device Recommendation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (184 salary observations; 522 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington areas ($60 to $85 Per Visit) at Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 36 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k
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$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

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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 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$822k≈ 13.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo≈ 65% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brightstar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell

Home Health Care Services
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Flexible Schedule
Free Food & Snacks
Free Uniforms
Opportunity for Advancement
Training & Development
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Resources