Home Health Occupational Therapist
Largo, Florida
St. Pete/Largo, Pinellas County

OT Home Health – Travel/Contract Position

Location: Largo, Florida
Contract Length: 20 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)

Job Description

• Provide adult occupational therapy services in a home health setting.
• Skilled home care patients include med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, Parkinson’s, neuro, trauma, amputees (AKA, BKA), respiratory patients, and others.
• Perform evaluations and treatments including activities of daily living (ADLs), cardiac rehab, edema massage, feeding techniques, splinting, TENS, ultrasound, orthopedics, prosthetics/orthotics, joint mobilization, home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, and telephone follow-ups.
• Use standardized assessment and evaluation tools.
• Complete billing and documentation.
• Conduct 6-8 home skilled visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, adjustable by manager).
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs.
• Use laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers for documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
• Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Valid Driver's License

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or RQI accepted.
• Competency exams as applicable to profession, including medication/pharmacology competency.
• Relias Color Blind Exam required prior to start.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (verify during onboarding).

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start date.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; if prior positive PPD, chest X-ray within past year plus completed TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination).
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required.

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 1 year of start, including 7-year history and various federal/state checks.
• Education verification required; foreign-educated candidates must provide a foreign equivalency evaluation.
• AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting).
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, personal/auto insurance, dress code and tobacco policy acknowledgment, and other compliance forms required.
• Completion of mandatory online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub allowed.
• Candidates must be able to self-schedule visits and manage their daily workload.
• Laptop and portable technology provided for documentation and communication.

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract role in Florida with a structured day shift and a diverse patient population.