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Pinnacle Home Care
Ocala, Florida

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: PRN Occupational Therapist

Service Areas: Ocala, Anthony, Citra, Dunnellon, Reddick, Fort McCoy and nearby communities

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, work capacity, etc.).
  • Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify necessary equipment.
  • Collaborate in developing a comprehensive care plan.
  • Design a treatment program with goals for improved function and communicate the plan to the referring physician and other team members.
  • Teach or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, following agency policies.
  • Fabricate splints and instruct patients on using adaptive equipment to enhance function.
  • Provide training in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
  • Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.
  • Work alongside physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and families/caregivers.
  • Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
  • Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

  • Must have a current OT license (state-specific).
  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Valid BLS certification.
  • Minimum two years of OT experience (home health experience preferred).
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
  • Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
  • Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
  • Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
  • Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Why Choose Pinnacle?

  • Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
  • Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest independent home health agency.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
  • Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
  • Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
  • Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentHome Environment EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentTreatment Program DesignDaily Activities RetrainingSplint FabricationAdaptive Equipment InstructionProsthetic TrainingOrthotic Device TrainingClinical Record MaintenanceIn-services ParticipationReferral IdentificationSchedule Coordination

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (239 salary observations; 1,475 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pinnacle Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 102 active listings.

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 Home Health at Pinnacle Home Care a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 36 employers

17
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,575/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
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 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pinnacle Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Oldsmar, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Continuing Education Units
Employee Referral Program