Home Health Occupational Therapist - OT
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This posting states $55–$100 a visit, home health pay by the visit. Home health occupational therapists' postings open today state a median of $75 a visit, the middle half $72.50–$85, across 43 postings, so this one is within the middle half. Jobs paid by the hour are a different unit. Open occupational therapist jobs in Virginia post a median of $50.50 an hour, the middle half $46.50–$56.65, across 83 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Virginia earn a median of $48.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Virginia: pay by town and employer
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Virginia issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Virginia license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Virginia license, apply to the Virginia Board of Medicine for a license by endorsement ($130, by its own page): what Virginia asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Virginia requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational therapist license, from the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- An endorsement applicant submits evidence of a current, active license in good standing in a US jurisdiction or Canada, NBCOT verification of certification, a National Practitioner Data Bank self-query report and a five-year employment history (18VAC85-80-36).
- Staying active: Licenses renew biennially in the licensee's birth month in even-numbered years, with at least 10 contact hours of continuing learning activities each cycle (18VAC85-80-70, 18VAC85-80-71).
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About the job
Home Health Occupational Therapist - OT
Christiansburg, Va
Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist – OT
Location: Christiansburg, VA & Surrounding Areas (In-Home Patient Care)
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN (Flexible Scheduling Available)
Pay: $55-$100 per visit depending on visit type + mileage reimbursement
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Occupational Therapist – OT to provide personalized, one-on-one therapy in a home setting throughout Christiansburg and the surrounding areas. This position is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working independently while helping patients improve mobility, coordination, and independence in their daily environment.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist – OT , you will work directly with patients recovering from illness or injury while developing individualized treatment plans focused on improving patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life within the home.
Responsibilities of Home Health Occupational Therapist – OT
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury
- Conduct patient assessments and establish individualized therapy goals
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed
- Assist patients with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Recommend adaptive equipment such as grab bars, shower chairs, and other safety tools
- Assess fall risks and implement strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patients and families on therapy goals, exercises, safety practices, and self-care techniques
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, and SLP
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress
Qualifications of Home Health Occupational Therapist – OT
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Active OT license in the state of Virginia
- Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience (home health preferred)
- CPR certification and TB skin test required
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused
- Ability to work independently in a home setting
Why Join Us?
- Competitive per visit rates + mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- One-on-one patient care
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Online training, CEU opportunities, and professional growth
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ daily lives
From Interim HealthCare of Christiansburg, VA's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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