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Senior Helpers - Melbourne
Melbourne, Florida

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPRN / Contract

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
PRN / Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Senior Helpers of Melbourne
Melbourne / Brevard County, Florida
PRN / Contract

Senior Helpers of Melbourne is expanding our skilled home health services and is looking for a compassionate, dependable Occupational Therapist to join our growing clinical team.

This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys working one-on-one with patients in their homes and wants the flexibility of a PRN or contract position while helping us grow our skilled home health program.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist will provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, the patient's plan of care, and applicable home health regulations. The OT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve their ability to safely and independently perform activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

* Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the patient's home.

* Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.

* Provide skilled OT treatment to improve strength, mobility, coordination, safety, and independence with activities of daily living.

* Assess the patient's home environment and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, or modifications when appropriate.

* Provide patient and caregiver education regarding safety, home exercise programs, equipment use, and techniques to improve independence.

* Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

* Communicate changes in condition, concerns, and progress with the physician, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary care team.

* Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.

* Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as needed.

* Follow all agency policies, infection-control procedures, professional standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

* Current and unrestricted Florida Occupational Therapist license.

* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

* Current CPR/BLS certification.

* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.

* Home health experience preferred, but not required.

* Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.

* Comfortable working independently in a home-based clinical environment.

* Must meet all applicable background screening and employment requirements.

Why Join Senior Helpers of Melbourne?

We are building a skilled home health program focused on excellent patient care, strong communication, and a supportive clinical team. You will have the opportunity to grow with us while maintaining the flexibility of a PRN/contract role.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, responsive, compassionate, and excited about helping patients remain safe and independent in their homes.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and availability. We would love to speak with you about joining the Senior Helpers of Melbourne skilled home health team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health carePatient educationAdaptive equipment assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (144 salary observations; 702 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,041 salary observations; 11,909 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

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About Senior Helpers - Melbourne

Individual and Family Services
Melbourne, Florida

Benefits & Perks

Flexibility of a PRN or contract position