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Polk County, Florida

Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Polk

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Matrix Home Care is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate therapy professionals to support our growing patient needs throughout Polk County, Florida. We are currently hiring Physical Therapists (PT), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) to provide quality care to patients in the home setting.

This opportunity is ideal for therapy professionals who enjoy working independently in the field, providing one-on-one patient care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

We are especially looking for providers who can cover Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Davenport, and nearby Polk County communities.

Positions Available

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy services to patients in their homes based on the established plan of care.
  • Complete evaluations, treatments, follow-up visits, and documentation as required based on discipline and assignment.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team, physicians, and caregivers to support patient goals and outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety, mobility, exercises, activities of daily living, and home care needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate patient updates, changes in condition, and care needs to the appropriate clinical team members.

Requirements

  • Current Florida license or certification for the applicable discipline: PT, PTA, OT, or OTA.
  • Prior home health or field-based experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage assigned visits in the field.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment. More info: info.flclearinghouse.com.

Benefits

  • Flexible field-based opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Growing referral areas with immediate patient needs.
  • Opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care in the home setting.
  • Ability to make a direct impact in the Polk County community.
  • Service Areas
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • Lake Wales, FL
  • Davenport, FL
  • Polk County and surrounding areas

If you are a PT, PTA, OT, or OTA interested in providing therapy services in Polk County, we would love to connect with you.

Please apply today or send your resume to anna.tjon@matrixhomecare.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningHome health careClinical documentationPatient educationMobility trainingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (253 salary observations; 1,542 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,810 salary observations; 26,145 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$75k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,810 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida618 active9,261 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible field-based opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Growing referral areas with immediate patient needs
Opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care in the home setting
Ability to make a direct impact in the Polk County community