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Jacksonville, Florida

Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company

Ascension at Home together with Compassus

At Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.

  • Your position perks as a Home Health Occupational Therapist
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexibility
  • Health, dental, vision for part & full-time positions
  • Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
  • Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with tenure
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Free Continuing Education Units
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Company paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
  • Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Local and national award programs
  • Referral bonus program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Corporate discount program w/access to >300,000 businesses
  • Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

How you’ll make an impact as a Home Health Occupational Therapist

Work one-on-one with patients when and where they need the most help – in their home!

Empower patients to live safely and productively in their home and complete the tasks they want to do and need to do every day

Help patients and families adapt their environment, modify tasks, and use equipment to improve participation in daily activities and improve quality of life

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Current State License as an Occupational Therapist
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination
  • Two years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting

Knowledge and Skills

  • Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are:

Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.

  • WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves.
  • WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.
  • WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will work one-on-one with patients in their homes to improve their ability to perform daily tasks safely and productively. They will help patients and families adapt their environments and use equipment to enhance overall quality of life.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and possess a current state license. A minimum of two years of experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting is required, along with valid CPR certification and a driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home health carePatient assessmentCare planningPatient educationDocumentationSafety assessmentEnvironmental modification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (243 salary observations; 1,486 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 30 employers

19
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Compassus

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Flexibility
Health, dental, vision for part & full-time positions
Wellness reimbursements
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans
Generous Paid Time Off plan
401(k) with company matching contributions
Free Continuing Education Units