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THHN Consulting
Palm Bay, Florida

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

Per visit: $52, $70, $90

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Job Description

THHN Consulting LLC is a Florida-based healthcare consulting company connecting skilled therapy professionals with patients across all 67 Florida counties. We specialize in home health and community-based therapy services, partnering with independent subcontractors who want flexibility, competitive compensation, and a supportive team behind them. We handle the administrative side so you can focus on what you love — patient care.

Although THHN Consulting is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, we welcome licensed Occupational Therapists from ALL Florida counties. You will work in your own community — serving patients near where you already live. No relocation required.

Role Overview

We are seeking licensed Occupational Therapists (OT) to deliver home health occupational therapy services as 1099 independent subcontractors. You will conduct evaluations, design meaningful treatment plans, and help patients regain independence in daily living activities — all on a flexible schedule you set yourself.

What You'll Do

  • Perform occupational therapy evaluations and OASIS assessments in the home setting
  • Develop individualized treatment plans focused on ADL/IADL independence and safety
  • Provide skilled interventions including adaptive equipment training, home modification recommendations, and cognitive rehabilitation
  • Complete re-evaluations, recertifications, and discharge documentation
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safety, energy conservation, and adaptive techniques
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines

Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in Florida
  • Current CPR/BLS certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
  • Proof of professional liability insurance
  • Valid W-9 (we will provide a blank W-9 if needed)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Home health or OASIS experience preferred

What We Offer

  • Per-visit compensation: Regular Visit $52 | Eval/Recert/Re-Eval/OASIS DC $70 | Start of Care (SOC) $90
  • Flexible scheduling — you set your own availability
  • Work in YOUR county — all 67 Florida counties, no relocation required
  • Choose your own caseload
  • Fast onboarding — apply online at thhn.net
  • Supportive consulting team for all credentialing questions

Key Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations and OASIS assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in their homes. Provide skilled interventions and educate patients and caregivers on safety and adaptive techniques to regain independence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationMedicare/Medicaid ComplianceHome Health Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (204 salary observations; 1,721 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $134k–$134k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$95k median in Florida$97k nationally (−2%)204 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida640 active9,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment667 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
THHN Consultingsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index61 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at THHN CONSULTING a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 26 employers
5
<$95k
10
$95k-115k
6
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About THHN Consulting

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Work in your own county
Supportive consulting team

Living in Palm Bay

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,842/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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