Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Flexible Schedule | Per-Visit Compensation | Make a Difference Where It Matters

At TRU Healthcare , we believe great care starts with great people. We’re looking for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants the flexibility of per-diem work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their own homes.

We’re more than a healthcare provider—we’re a team committed to servant leadership, empathy, altruism, and integrity . Our mission is to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for individuals and communities who may otherwise be underserved.

And while our work is serious, we believe work shouldn't feel like a chore. We value teamwork, respect, appreciation, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

As an Occupational Therapist with TRU Healthcare, you'll help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need to safely navigate everyday life in their own homes.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes based on individualized treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop treatment strategies focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Address functional limitations related to strength, coordination, balance, cognition, mobility, and other areas affecting daily life.
• Recommend and educate patients on adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and techniques to improve safety and independence.
• Assess home environments and provide recommendations for fall prevention, accessibility, and safe performance of daily activities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and techniques to support continued progress between visits.
• Monitor patient progress, update treatment approaches as needed, and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Current, valid Minnesota Occupational Therapist license .
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous home health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to travel within Duluth and surrounding areas.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between patient visits. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• A genuine desire to help patients live more safely and independently.

This is a per-diem, per-visit position.

You choose how much or how little you want to work based on your availability and the needs of our patients.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule, want the flexibility of per-diem work, or are interested in exploring home health without committing to a full-time caseload, this role gives you the freedom to build your work around your life.

Work when it works for you. Make an impact when it matters.

At TRU Healthcare, your work isn't just about completing visits—it's about helping people regain independence and safely do the things that matter most to them.

If you're an OT looking for flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, and a team that values the work you do , we'd love to hear from you!