<p>Florida Home Health in Sebring, FL is recruiting a PRN Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled home-based OT services across a diverse post-acute patient population as part of a nationally recognized home health network within the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This is a field-based, per-visit role with competitive per-visit-point compensation and the flexibility of a PRN schedule — well suited to an experienced OT who values autonomous, community-centered practice. The position carries a strong compensation structure with clearly defined productivity-based earnings and access to a comprehensive benefits platform.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate of $38.57–$57.85 for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation, administrative time)</li> <li>Per-visit-point rate of $46.28–$69.42, with total cash target of $80,220–$120,330 annually at full-time productivity (40 hrs/week)</li> <li>Dual compensation model: per-visit-point pay for patient visits + hourly pay for non-visit work</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements for PRN status)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program and 401(k) contribution opportunity</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute organization</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PRN, field-based home health role serving patients in and around Sebring, FL</li> <li>Scope of practice encompasses functional status evaluation, activities of daily living assessment, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendation</li> <li>Conducts diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to establish and track patient progress</li> <li>Develops and coordinates occupational therapy plans of care in direct consultation with referring physicians</li> <li>Documents all body systems as required for CMS compliance; records and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising nurse and physician</li> <li>Practice is evidence-based and conducted in coordination with an interdisciplinary home health care team</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types — direct and indirect patient care activities are both captured in the productivity point system</li> <li>Patient population is diverse across age, background, and financial circumstance; clinician must be comfortable functioning effectively in any home environment</li> <li>Part of LHC Group, a leading national post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle (required for home visit travel)</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 communication, documentation, and organizational skills appropriate for CMS-compliant home health charting</li> <li>Comfort working autonomously in varied home environments across a broad patient demographic</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sebring is a small lakeside city in Highlands County, situated in the heart of Central Florida — roughly 90 minutes southeast of Tampa and two hours from Orlando. The area is known for its mild winters, abundant freshwater lakes ideal for fishing and boating, and a relaxed pace of life that appeals to clinicians seeking an alternative to Florida's high-cost coastal markets. Highlands County offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Lake Placid corridor and Highlands Hammock State Park.</p>