<p>A PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Clearwater, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating as part of a national post-acute care network affiliated with Optum/UnitedHealth Group. This field-based role places you directly in patients' homes across the Clearwater area, delivering skilled OT services across a broad functional spectrum — from ADL assessment and fine motor rehabilitation to adaptive equipment evaluation and home safety assessments. The PRN structure offers scheduling flexibility while connecting you to a large, multidisciplinary care team with the infrastructure of a national organization behind it.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per-visit point rate of $38.57–$57.85 per visit point, with total cash calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued per visit type</li> <li>Hourly rate of $46.28–$69.42 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Annualized total cash target of $80,220–$120,330 (based on full-time equivalent productivity — PRN earnings will vary accordingly)</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 programs tied to performance</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</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 home environment across the Clearwater, FL service area</li> <li>PRN engagement with visit volume varying week to week based on patient census and individual productivity targets</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point pay for direct and indirect patient care activities during visits; hourly pay for orientation and designated non-visit work</li> <li>Productivity points assigned per visit type, encompassing both direct and indirect care components — no separate charting time penalty</li> <li>Scope of practice includes functional status evaluation, ADL assessment, fine motor coordination, home safety and adaptive equipment assessment, and all CMS-required body systems documentation</li> <li>Collaborative model: OTs consult directly with physicians on plan-of-care development and report patient response and condition changes to nurse supervisors</li> <li>Evidence-based treatment techniques required; practice governed by Florida state OT licensure standards</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, diagnoses, and functional levels — clinicians must be comfortable working independently across diverse home environments</li> <li>Part of a national post-acute care network with access to multidisciplinary team support and organizational resources</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 with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation (required — home health field role)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational capacity</li> <li>Comfort functioning autonomously across varied home environments regardless of patient age, background, or socioeconomic circumstance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay metro area, consistently ranked among the most livable regions in the Southeast for its combination of year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to other coastal Florida markets. The area offers a robust healthcare ecosystem, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the cultural and professional amenities of Tampa and St. Petersburg — all within a 30-minute drive. For clinicians who value warm weather, waterfront recreation, and a thriving mid-sized metro without the density of South Florida, the Clearwater area is a compelling home base.</p>