Entry Level Home Health Occupational Therapist Jobs
New grad home health occupational therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong fieldwork rotations or internship hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Optum, AccentCare, and PruittHealth hiring at this level now.
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Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to all home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
- Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
- Assist with training/orienting others.
- Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
- Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
- Complies with corporate compliance program
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
- Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
- Graduate of ACOTE accredited school.
- If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to an Occupational Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AOTA.
- Prior Home Health experience is preferable.
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Who's Hiring
- Optum27

- AccentCare4

- PruittHealth4

- Bayada Home Health Care3

- UPMC2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Insurance21
- Consulting & Professional Services2
Entry Level Home Health Occupational Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level home health occupational therapist job?
Start by highlighting your Level II fieldwork placements and any home health or community-based clinical hours, since hands-on patient experience in a home setting is what entry level hiring managers look for most. A current state OT license is required before you can practice, so confirm your licensure timeline early. Tailoring your resume to show functional goal-setting and documentation skills gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level home health occupational therapists?
Companies hiring entry level home health occupational therapists right now include Optum, AccentCare, and PruittHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Home health agencies, rehabilitation staffing firms, and regional hospital-based home care programs tend to post the most entry level openings, often with structured mentorship or supervision built into the role.
Are there remote entry level home health occupational therapist jobs?
Yes, though most home health OT work is in-person by nature, since treatment happens in the patient's home. About 0% of entry level home health occupational therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth evaluations, care coordination, or documentation support rather than direct hands-on therapy.
Are these new grad home health occupational therapist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior home health occupational therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts Level II fieldwork or internship hours toward the requirement, or explicitly states that new graduates are encouraged to apply. Reviewing those details in each listing helps you identify where you are a strong fit.
Which industries hire the most entry level home health occupational therapists?
Entry Level home health occupational therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because aging patient populations, post-acute discharge planning, and value-based care models have increased demand for community-based OT services that can be delivered directly in the patient's home.