<p>This PRN Occupational Therapist opening is based in Orlando, Florida, serving home health patients through a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. The role offers a compelling per-visit compensation model with published pay ranges, meaningful one-on-one patient engagement in the home setting, and the flexibility of PRN scheduling — an ideal fit for an experienced OT seeking supplemental income without a fixed full-time commitment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per-visit point rate of $41.37–$91.38 per visit point, with total cash calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate of $34.47–$76.15 for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Annualized total cash target of $71,700–$158,400 (based on full-time equivalent productivity benchmarks; PRN earnings will vary by volume)</li> <li>Access to a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution — subject to eligibility requirements</li> <li>PRN employment classification with schedule flexibility</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's own residence across the Orlando, FL service area</li> <li>Clinical scope includes functional status assessment, activities of daily living evaluation, fine motor coordination assessment, home environment assessment, and adaptive equipment recommendation</li> <li>Responsible for all body systems documentation required for CMS compliance within the plan of care</li> <li>Collaborates directly with the treating physician in developing and refining the occupational therapy plan of care</li> <li>Conducts diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to establish and track patient progress</li> <li>Observes, records, and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes to the nurse supervisor and physician</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state occupational therapy scope-of-practice statutes and evidence-based clinical protocols</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, diagnoses, and functional levels; ability to adapt to varied home environments is essential</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to scheduled visit types</li> <li>Operates as an independent clinician in the field with coordination support from the broader interdisciplinary care team</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation (required)</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational and documentation habits</li> <li>Comfort functioning autonomously across diverse home environments and patient demographics</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orlando is one of Florida's most dynamic metros — a city that balances a thriving healthcare economy with year-round sunshine, no state income tax, and an exceptionally diverse population. The greater Orlando area offers a wide range of neighborhoods at varying price points, strong public and private school options, and easy access to world-class recreation including theme parks, Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches within 60–90 minutes, and an extensive network of lakes and trails. For clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle in a warm-weather, high-growth market, Orlando consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the Southeast.</p>