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Confidential Employer
United States · Remote OK

Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$35k-$52k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.
  • Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence
  • Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes
  • Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

  • Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes
  • Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.
  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments within an individual's home. They must provide expert recommendations for necessary equipment, services, and care to support member independence and complete all documentation online.

Requirements

Applicants must hold current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist and possess reliable transportation to travel to client homes. Required abilities include lifting up to 30 pounds, navigating varied home environments, and proficiency with technology for online documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Equipment RecommendationsService RecommendationsCare Recommendations

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco , CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
Continuing education benefits
Professional growth through training and mentoring