Contracted In-Home Occupational Therapist - Seating & Mobility Specialist

Meridian Street Capital, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Jukebox Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead in-home wheelchair evaluations and seating/positioning assessments across client homes. You will assess DME needs, mobility equipment, and provide personalized recommendations to improve safety and independence, working with caregivers and a remote team.

The role requires an OT degree, active license, and 2+ years of clinical experience, plus specialized seating mobility credentials.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Active OT license without encumbrances.
• 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Specialized training/certification in seating and wheeled mobility (ATP, SMS, or equivalent).
• Experience with wheelchair evaluations, seating/positioning, and DME recommendations.
• Experience in home health or aging in place is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home wheelchair evaluations and seating/positioning assessments.
• Assess clients for appropriate DME, mobility equipment, and adaptive seating.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based recommendations for home modifications and mobility equipment.
• Educate clients and caregivers on fall prevention, safe transfers, and mobility techniques.
• Engage clients and families in collaborative care planning.
• Collaborate with the team to share findings and support process improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation for seating and mobility justifications.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Job description

At Jukebox Health, our mission is to empower everyone to live safer, healthier, more independent lives at home. We partner with health plans to make homes safer and more accessible for older adults and high-needs populations. We achieve this by combining technology with networks of clinicians, suppliers, and installers to deliver personalized home modifications and environmental supports nationwide. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, Jukebox Health is a fast growing healthcare services company backed by top venture capital firms like Valtruis and The Home Depot.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist with specialized expertise in seating, positioning, and mobility to support clients who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment. A successful candidate is highly empathetic, can juggle the needs of our clients, programs and business, and is eager to make a lasting impact. We’re a tech‑first team so comfort working with new systems and tools will be an advantage. This role requires hands‑on experience with wheelchair evaluations, seating/positioning assessments, and DME - so if that’s your background, we want to hear from you. We’re recruiting now as we know it takes time to get credentialed with the plans we partner with, so we hope you’re equally excited to get ahead of things and get introduced to Jukebox!

Role Highlights

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: $120 per Evaluation
• Employment Type: Contracted, minimum of 5 hours of weekly availability
• Location: In-Home Visits

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home wheelchair evaluations and seating/positioning assessments
• Assess clients for appropriate DME, mobility equipment, and adaptive seating solutions
• Deliver personalized, evidence-based recommendations for home modifications and mobility equipment
• Educate clients and caregivers on fall prevention, safe transfers, and mobility techniques
• Engage clients and families in collaborative care planning
• Work closely with our team to share findings and support process improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation through our electronic system, including detailed seating and mobility justifications

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active, unencumbered OT license
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• Specialized training or certification in seating and wheeled mobility (e.g. ATP, SMS, or equivalent hands-on experience) required
• Demonstrated experience with wheelchair evaluations, seating/positioning assessments, and DME recommendations required
• Experience in home health, aging in place, or disability services preferred
• Strong interpersonal and clinical reasoning skills
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with technology and digital documentation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team

More About Compensation

Contractors are paid on a monthly basis, within 2 weeks of the previous month’s end. We pay per completed evaluation - this includes:

• Travel to/from client’s home
• The evaluation itself
• Documentation
• If needed, we will pay additionally for extended travel - we will always discuss and approve ahead of time