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Duluth, Minnesota

Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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$45/hour

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Job Description

Per DIEM Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE | PER-VISIT COMPENSATION | MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHERE IT MATTERS

At TRU Healthcare, we believe great care starts with great people. We’re looking for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants the flexibility of per-diem work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their own homes.

Why TRU Healthcare?

We’re more than a healthcare provider—we’re a team committed to servant leadership, empathy, altruism, and integrity. Our mission is to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for individuals and communities who may otherwise be underserved.

And while our work is serious, we believe work shouldn't feel like a chore. We value teamwork, respect, appreciation, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Your Role as a per DIEM OT

As an Occupational Therapist with TRU Healthcare, you'll help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need to safely navigate everyday life in their own homes.

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes based on individualized treatment plans.
  • Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop treatment strategies focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
  • Address functional limitations related to strength, coordination, balance, cognition, mobility, and other areas affecting daily life.
  • Recommend and educate patients on adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and techniques to improve safety and independence.
  • Assess home environments and provide recommendations for fall prevention, accessibility, and safe performance of daily activities.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and techniques to support continued progress between visits.
  • Monitor patient progress, update treatment approaches as needed, and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

What You'll Bring

  • Current, valid Minnesota Occupational Therapist license.
  • CPR/BLS certification.
  • Previous home health experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Ability to travel within Duluth and surrounding areas.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between patient visits. Mileage reimbursement provided.
  • A genuine desire to help patients live more safely and independently.

Compensation & Flexibility

This is a per-diem, per-visit position.

You choose how much or how little you want to work based on your availability and the needs of our patients.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule, want the flexibility of per-diem work, or are interested in exploring home health without committing to a full-time caseload, this role gives you the freedom to build your work around your life.

Work when it works for you. Make an impact when it matters.

Come Do Work That Matters

At TRU Healthcare, your work isn't just about completing visits—it's about helping people regain independence and safely do the things that matter most to them.

If you're an OT looking for flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, and a team that values the work you do, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide skilled therapy services in patient homes to improve independence with daily living activities. They are responsible for evaluating functional abilities, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers on safety and home exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, valid Minnesota Occupational Therapist license and CPR/BLS certification. Previous home health experience is preferred, along with the ability to travel within the Duluth area.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCare coordinationCPR certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

9
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
2
$140k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
62%
Loan repayment
35%
Sign-on bonus
23%
PSLF eligible
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About TRU Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
St Paul, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Per-visit compensation
Mileage reimbursement