Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optimal Care; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA options

Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to work one-on-one with patients in their homes, helping them regain independence in daily activities like dressing, bathing, cooking, and self-care. You will assess needs, build treatment plans, and guide families and care teams to support progress.

This full-time role requires daily travel within the Midland service area, with a Monday–Friday schedule, and offers mileage reimbursement, PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with match, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed OT.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance.
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and design personalized treatment plans.
• Develop adaptive strategies to support independence and safety.
• Provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to progress toward goals.
• Travel daily to patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes within service area.

Skills

Assessment & treatment planning

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with patients in their homes, using creativity, clinical expertise, and problem-solving to help them rebuild the skills needed for everyday living: dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and engaging in meaningful activities. Your treatment will help patients regain the ability to care for themselves and remain in their own homes. You will build and execute the care plan, guiding improvements and see the impact of your work on patients' quality of life.

This role is ideal for a licensed Occupational Therapist who thrives in a flexible, patient-centered environment and enjoys tailoring care to each individual's unique goals and home setting. You'll assess functional abilities, design personalized treatment plans, and develop adaptive strategies and solutions that support independence and safety. Working closely with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement as patients progress toward greater confidence and independence in their daily lives.

Location

• Office Location: Saginaw
• Main Service Area: Midland and surrounding areas.
• This role requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience
• Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications
• Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
• Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working in varied home environments
• Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and teams

Pay Range

$84,000 - $89,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.