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Riverview, Florida

NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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$100 Per Hour

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Job Description

Now Hiring

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
  • UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC | Riverview, Brandon & Surrounding Areas
  • $100 Per Hour | $250 Sign-On Bonus | PRN / Part-Time
  • Flexible Scheduling | Supportive Management | Immediate Opportunities
  • Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for competitive pay, schedule flexibility, and meaningful one-on-one patient care?
  • Join Uplift HomeCare and make a difference in the lives of patients right in their own homes!

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide home health services throughout Brandon, Riverview, and surrounding Hillsborough County communities.

At Uplift HomeCare, we believe clinicians deserve to feel valued, respected, and supported. We’re committed to providing compassionate care while helping our therapists maintain flexibility and professional independence.

Why Join Uplift HomeCare?

  • $100 per hour
  • $250 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
  • Part-time and PRN opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and patient needs
  • Opportunity to build a caseload around your schedule
  • One-on-one patient care in the home
  • Supportive and responsive clinical leadership
  • Independence in the field
  • Opportunities for additional visits as patient needs allow
  • Service Areas

We Are Seeking OTs to Serve Patients In

  • Brandon
  • Riverview
  • Valrico
  • Seffner
  • Plant City
  • Lithia
  • Dover
  • Tampa

Other Surrounding Hillsborough County Communities

Assignments depend on patient needs and clinician availability.

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve daily functioning, safety, and independence in their homes.

Responsibilities Include

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care.
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve activities of daily living, functional mobility, coordination, strength, and independence.
  • Establish measurable therapy goals and monitor patient progress.
  • Adapt treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, adaptive techniques, self-care, fall prevention, and home safety.
  • Identify functional limitations and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment when indicated.
  • Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Coordinate care with nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Active Florida Occupational Therapist license.
  • Minimum of one year of home health experience required.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • AHCA Level II background screening.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations and professional standards.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and appropriate auto insurance.
  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach.

Flexible Scheduling

Our part-time and PRN opportunities allow you to discuss your availability and accept assignments based on your schedule, service area, and patient needs.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your current workload or build a part-time caseload, Uplift HomeCare offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care while maintaining flexibility.

  • $250 Sign-On Bonus
  • Eligible new hires may qualify for a $250 sign-on bonus after successfully completing onboarding and meeting the following conditions:
  • Remain actively employed with Uplift HomeCare for 90 days.
  • Maintain good standing and meet applicable company requirements.
  • Complete required documentation and onboarding obligations on time.
  • The bonus is paid through regular payroll following completion of the 90-day eligibility period and is subject to applicable taxes and company eligibility requirements.

Join a Team That Values Your Work

Uplift HomeCare is committed to helping patients receive compassionate, quality care in the comfort of their homes. We believe supporting our clinicians is essential to delivering excellent patient care.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist seeking competitive compensation, flexibility, independence, and a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

Apply today and make a difference—one patient at a time.

How to Apply

  • Apply through Indeed or contact our office for more information.
  • Call or Text: 813-789-6157

Uplift Homecare, LLC

Veteran Owned

  • Compassionate Care at Home

Uplift HomeCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients and develop individualized therapy plans to improve daily functioning, safety, and independence within their homes. They are responsible for providing skilled interventions, monitoring progress, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningHome safety evaluationInterdisciplinary communicationAdaptive equipment recommendationPatient educationTime managementCare coordination

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (249 salary observations; 1,525 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$208kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $98k–$146k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)249 state / 6,734 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$201k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida621 active9,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Uplift Homecaresilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$208k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$95k
13
$95k-110k
8
$110k-125k
1
$135k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 21 employers
CME allowance
89%
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Flushing, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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