Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$67.50 - $100/visit
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
in Port St. Lucie, FL
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you have the opportunity to see the whole person—not just the diagnosis. You’ll work one-on-one with patients in the comfort of their own homes, helping them regain independence, build confidence, and safely return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives. Home health allows you to create meaningful relationships with patients and families while having the autonomy and flexibility to provide individualized care based on each patient’s unique goals, environment, and needs.
At Interim HealthCare, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supporting the people who provide it. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by a culture that values your expertise, respects your clinical judgment, and provides the resources, encouragement, and support you need to succeed. Our patient-centered approach gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building genuine connections with those you serve—all while being part of a team that cares about your professional growth, work-life balance, and success.
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
* Visit Rates: routine visits $67.50, assessments $100
* PRN Position: weekdays and weekends available!
* 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
* Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
* Online training, growth, and ability to earn CEUs
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s what you’ll do:
* Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
* Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
* Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals, and document progress
* Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
* Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
* Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
* Educate patient and family on the plan of care, exercises, goals, and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists
* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in FL
* Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience in home healthcare
* CPR certification
* Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
* Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company. Across our 300+ locations, we foster a culture of genuine care—where therapists are supported, valued, and empowered to focus on what matters most: their patients. Our OTs are part of a collaborative, compassionate team dedicated to delivering personalized, home-based therapy that enhances independence and quality of life. Join a community where your expertise is respected, your voice is heard, and your care truly makes a difference.
Interim HealthCare is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes to help them regain independence and perform daily tasks. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, establish therapy goals, and educate families on care plans.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with an active Florida license. Requires at least one year of home healthcare experience and current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) at Interim HealthCare - Treasure Coast a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,617 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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