Home Health Occupational Therapist
Largo, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for a skilled home care position serving a diverse adult patient population in the St. Pete/Largo, FL area.

Details

• Home health setting serving Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance patients
• Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule (8:00–17:00)
• Diverse patient population including med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, CVA, Parkinson's, neuro, trauma, amputees (AKA/BKA), and more
• Caseload of 6–8 home visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, may increase at manager's discretion)
• Self-scheduled visits and hours based on the needs of the home care office
• Charting and documentation via BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printer provided for field use
• Local candidates accepted

Requirements

• Current OT license — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required; 2 years preferred
• Home health experience required
• Must be an independent practitioner
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required for home visits
• OASIS training preferred
• COVID vaccination or exemption form required
• Flu shot or signed declination required; mask required at all times while working regardless of vaccination status
• Proficiency in adult OT skills including ADLs, cardiac rehab, edema massage, feeding techniques, splinting, TENS, ultrasound, ortho, prosthetics/orthotics, standardized assessments, joint mobilization, home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, and patient/family education
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Conduct skilled home visits focused on functional rehabilitation, safety, injury prevention, and patient/family education
• Responsibilities include evaluation, documentation, billing, and telephone communication with patients and care team
• Scrub color: any solid color