Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN-OT

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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 AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentTreatment Program DesignSplint FabricationAdaptive Equipment InstructionProsthetic TrainingOrthotic TrainingClinical Record KeepingIn-service ParticipationReferral IdentificationSchedule CoordinationSupervision

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 (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 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 $134k (middle half $64k–$134k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,812 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida618 active9,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pinnacle Home Caresilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index108 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 34 employers
22
<$110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$140k-155k
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$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pinnacle Home Care

Benefits & Perks

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Employee referral program
Flexible Scheduling
Supportive & Fun Culture