NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $208k | Occupational 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 power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 621 active | 9,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Uplift Homecare | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active listings |
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.
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