Occupational Therapist (OT) – Per Diem - Home Health Visits | North Port and Port Charlotte, FL
Listed compensation
$70/visit
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Matrix Home Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate PRN opportunity providing home health therapy visits in the North Port and Port Charlotte areas.
This is a great opportunity for an OT who is looking for flexible PRN work while making a meaningful difference in patients’ homes.
Matrix Home Care is a trusted home care organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to help patients remain safe, supported, and as independent as possible at home while treating every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion.
We are committed to supporting our clinical team with clear communication, responsive leadership, and a collaborative work environment. At Matrix Home Care, we value teamwork, compassion, professionalism, accountability, and quality care. We believe in creating a supportive environment where clinicians feel respected, heard, and equipped to provide excellent care in the field.
Position Details
- Location: North Port and Port Charlotte, FL
- Position Type: PRN / Per Diem
- Pay Rate: $70 per visit
- Setting: Home Health
- Start: Immediate need
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to patients in the home setting
- Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, needs, and goals
- Develop and follow individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
- Assist patients with improving daily living skills, safety, mobility, strength, coordination, and independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, home safety, adaptive techniques, and recommended exercises
- Monitor patient progress and communicate any changes or concerns to the care team
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to support quality patient outcomes
Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida
- Home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Professional, dependable, and patient-focused approach to care
Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Competitive per-visit rate
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Opportunity to serve patients in their homes
- Collaborative and professional team environment
- Immediate visit needs available in North Port and Port Charlotte
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration or contact Anna Tjon at anna.tjon@matrixhomecare.com for more information.
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 (247 salary observations; 1,511 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 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, 6% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – Per Diem - Home Health Visits | North Port and Port Charlotte, FL at Matrix Home Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 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. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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