<p>A PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open with a well-established home health agency serving the Vero Beach, Florida market — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network operating under the Optum/UnitedHealth Group umbrella. This role offers genuine scheduling flexibility for an experienced OT who wants to work independently in the community setting, conducting comprehensive functional evaluations and therapeutic interventions across a diverse home-based patient population. The published pay range is competitive and structured around a per-visit-point productivity model, giving high-performing clinicians direct control over their earnings.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annualized total cash target of <strong>$71,700 – $158,400</strong> (based on full-time productivity equivalent; PRN earnings scale proportionally)</li> <li>Per-visit-point rate of <strong>$41.37 – $91.38</strong> per visit point, calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate of <strong>$34.47 – $76.15</strong> for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements for PRN status)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution program</li> <li>Recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PRN / per-diem schedule — visit volume and weekly hours vary based on patient census and individual productivity targets, offering genuine flexibility</li> <li>Home health setting: all care delivered in patients' homes across the Vero Beach service area</li> <li>Full-scope OT practice: functional status evaluation, activities of daily living assessment, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendations</li> <li>CMS-compliant documentation required, including full body-systems status review as mandated for home health certification</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary model — OTs coordinate directly with supervising nurses and referring physicians on plan-of-care development and patient response reporting</li> <li>Evidence-based clinical techniques expected throughout the episode of care</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, diagnoses, and functional levels; ability to adapt to varied home environments is essential</li> <li>Part of LHC Group, a leading national post-acute care organization with established clinical infrastructure and support systems</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required at time of hire)</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle with current insurance, or reliable access to transportation — home health travel is inherent to the role</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; organized documentation habits essential for CMS compliance</li> <li>Comfort working autonomously in uncontrolled home environments across a broad patient demographic</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits on Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, relaxed pace, and strong quality of life relative to South Florida's larger metros. The area offers affordable housing by Florida coastal standards, excellent outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and nature preserves, and a tight-knit community feel. Orlando is roughly 90 minutes to the west, providing easy access to a major airport and urban amenities while allowing clinicians to enjoy a quieter, beach-oriented lifestyle day to day.</p>