Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
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How this pay compares
This posting states $65–$120 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $45.04–$52.50, across 62 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $48.53 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 Massachusetts: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Massachusetts is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Massachusetts license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Massachusetts license, apply to the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Massachusetts asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Massachusetts requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals.
- An occupational therapist licensed in another state applies by endorsement with the application and fee, an official transcript from an accredited or approved program, evidence of passing the examination the board requires for occupational therapists, and official documentation of a current license in good standing (259 CMR 2.02(3)).
- Staying active: Licenses expire every two years on the licensee's birthday and are renewed by filing a renewal application with the fee before the expiration date (259 CMR 2.04).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Massachusetts · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Medicare-certified home healthcare agency looking for experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our teams in multiple locations - Lynn and Boston area. This is a Per Diem position.
This is a per diem position with flexible hours, visit work schedules and excellent reimbursement package. Our clinicians can choose their preferred geographical area to do home care visits.
- Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine the level of functioning.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes that are legible, accurate, and complete and submits them in a timely manner according to agency policy.
- Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
- Per diem position, Preferred Locations, Flexible Schedule
- Pay $55-$85 per visit (routine/eval visits)
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Current CPR required
- Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
- Prior experience in home health care preferred
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must have a reliable car with insurance coverage.
Qualifications
- Current CPR required
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must have a reliable car with insurance coverage
- Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Responsibilities
- Our clinicians can choose their preferred geographical area to do home care visits
- Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning
- Prepares clinical and progress notes that are legible, accurate, and complete and submits them in a timely manner according to agency policy
- Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members
- Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care
- Per diem position, Preferred Locations, Flexible Schedule,
Benefits
- This is a per diem position with flexible hours, visit work schedules, and an excellent reimbursement package
- Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
From Jethro Health System's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Jethro Health System
Jethro Health System is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Lynn, MA providing nursing and therapy care at home. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Jethro Health System
Based in Lynn, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 70.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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