Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$37.22-$55.37/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

VNA Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join the VNA Health at Home team. The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.

Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.

Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.

Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Job Requirements

This Is a PRN Position

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Active registered OT license in the state which you practice

Must Obtain and Maintain Current CPR/BLS Certification

  • One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
  • Current Drivers License
  • Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes by assessing physical and cognitive abilities and developing personalized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with the home health team and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningHome Health CarePatient EducationDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky 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, 35% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs

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<$110k
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$110k-120k
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$120k-130k
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$130k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.