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Elite Home Health Group
Spring Hill, Florida

Licensed Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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Job Description

Now Hiring: PRN Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Coverage Area: Spring Hill & Surrounding Areas

Join a Team That Puts Care First!

At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients recover, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes. If you are passionate about helping patients regain independence, improving daily function, and delivering meaningful, patient-centered care, we would love to have you join our team!

What You'll Do

  • Perform initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities and therapy needs.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
  • Provide skilled therapy interventions to improve daily living skills, functional mobility, safety, and independence.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home safety, adaptive techniques, self-care strategies, and therapeutic activities.
  • Assess home environments and recommend appropriate modifications or adaptive equipment.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Home Health Aides when required by applicable regulations and agency policy.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, and agency policies.

What We're Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current, active Florida Occupational Therapist (OTR) license required.
  • Minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience required.
  • Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • Ability to successfully complete required background screening and onboarding requirements.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.

Why Join Elite Home Health?

We know great therapists have options. Here's why we strive to make Elite a great place to work:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Clinical autonomy with strong team support
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

As an Occupational Therapist with Elite Home Health, you'll work directly with patients in their homes, helping them regain independence, improve safety, and participate in the daily activities that matter most to them.

Join a team where your expertise truly matters!

Elite Home Health – Join a Team That Puts Care First.

Key Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient functional mobility and independence. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide education to patients and caregivers regarding home safety and self-care strategies.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and a current, active Florida Occupational Therapist (OTR) license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome safety assessmentPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervisionMedicare compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (156 salary observations; 1,464 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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)). 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, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 33 employers

15
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Spring Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,892/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Elite Home Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Boca Raton, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Supportive Clinical Leadership
Collaborative Team Environment
Career Growth Opportunities
Clinical Autonomy