Occupational Therapist Home Health Care
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$90–$120 per visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist Home Health Care - Per Diem
FLEXIBLE WEEKDAY SCHEDULE starting at $90 per visit
Are you looking to turn the tide in healthcare in our community? Make a change to join Indian River Home Care’s team of dedicated professionals.
Established with a commitment to all-encompassing, Medicare-certified care, Indian River Home Care is a concierge-style home health care agency seeking a per-diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to make home visits.
As an Occupational Therapist for Indian River Home Care (IRHC) you are given matchless support to determine the corporal needs of our patients based on your expertise, while our motivated and dedicated philosophy empowers you to work autonomously. We are a close-knit team of clinicians who provide services according to our patients' needs and goals.
Your Qualifications Should Include
- Valid Occupational Therapist license and CPR
- Flexible mentality
- Patient-focused attitude
- Experience with EMR software/Home Care
Pay Structure
- Regular Visit $90
- Re-Evaluation $95
- Start of Care $120
- Expected visits/hours: 15-20 per week
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Supplies, including tablet
- Clinical equipment and PPE
- Training and shadowing opportunities
- Spot prizes and bonuses
- Hone your skills with a boutique agency with like-minded healthcare professionals.
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Job Type: Per Diem
Medical Specialty
- Cardiology
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Physical Setting
- Patient's homes
Experience
- Occupational Therapy 1 year required
License/Certification
- CPR Certification required
- Licensed Occupational Therapist required
- Work Location: In person
- Screening Requirements: This position requires a background screening though AHCA. info.flclearinghouse.com
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct home visits to determine the corporal needs of patients based on clinical expertise. They will work autonomously to provide services tailored to patients' specific needs and goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapist license and CPR certification. Experience with EMR software and a patient-focused attitude are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (219 salary observations; 1,613 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $64k–$130k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)219 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 624 active | 9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment652 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Home Health Care at Indian River Home Care a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No weekends
- On-site
About Indian River Home Care
Benefits & Perks
Living in Vero Beach
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $392k
- Typical market rent
- $2,092/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.