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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Home Health position requiring 1+ year of home health experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Home health care setting providing skilled home visits
• Diverse patient population including med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, neuro, trachs, trauma, and amputee cases
• Serves patients with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 6-8 home skilled visits per day (minimum of 6 points daily, subject to manager discretion)
• 1-2 weekends required per contract
• Self-scheduled visits and hours based on office needs
• Uses BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet documentation systems
• Provided with laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printer

Requirements

• Current OT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred
• Must be an independent practitioner
• BLS certification required
• OASIS training preferred
• LSVT certification preferred
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required for home visits
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must be COVID vaccinated or have exemption on file
• Must have flu shot or declination form, with mandatory mask wearing if declined

Additional Information

• Conduct home visits including ADLs, adaptive equipment assessments, home assessments, and pre-discharge planning
• Perform wheelchair evaluations, adjustments, and positioning
• Utilize splinting techniques including static, dynamic, and functional splints
• Work with prosthetics including above-knee and below-knee prosthetics
• Provide services for orthopedic conditions including hip and knee replacements
• Complete OASIS assessments, plans of care, and reassessments
• Any solid color scrubs required
• Smoke-free facility
• Facility does not allow RTO during contract dates
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position