Getting Started with this Career Choice Other employers include voluntary organisations, businesses, residential homes, day centres and government bodies. Some occupational therapists are self-employed.

What is an independent contractor OT?

Occupational Therapist OTR/L As an independent contractor, choose your patient volume and schedule patients days and times that work with your schedule.

How do occupational therapist make money?

1. Work in a SNF or Home Health. These are the some of the highest paid settings for occupational therapists.
2. Work in an environment that offers bonuses/incentives.
3. Work in a place that offers overtime pay.
4. Work weekends.
5. Sign up to do travel therapy.
6. Move to a rural location.
7. Avoid salaried positions.
8. Specialize.

How does contract therapy work?

As a contract therapist, you don’t get any paid time off, no 401(k) assistance, and you are (generally) on your own for healthcare. You might be offered a monthly stipend to go towards your healthcare premium, if you contract with a generous company.

When did I become a self employed therapist?

A little over 10 years ago, I made the decision to go into private practice and be self-employed as a therapist. It was a decision that was both liberating and scary. Like many people that make this journey into private practice, I was employed full-time at an agency working as a therapist.

Can a therapist be hired as an independent contractor?

Employer hires a counselor on an independent contractor basis to provide counseling services as specified in the contract. How To Fill Out Independent Contractor Counseling Services? When it comes to drafting a legal document, it’s easier to delegate it to the professionals.

What makes a good independent occupational therapy ( OT )?

Occupational Therapy What Makes A Good Independent OT? Working as an OT in private practice is a very worthwhile challenge, leaving you scope to choose the type and level of work that you want.

Why did you decide to work for yourself as an OT?

Deciding to work for yourself in any profession is often an exciting but daunting prospect. Most OTs seem to say they started independent work confident in the professional services they could offer, but had little business acumen to support themselves on their journey. Knowing the right people to ask for advice when you need it isn’t always easy!