<p>A home health Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Ocala, Florida with a nationally recognized post-acute care organization operating as part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. This is a field-based, patient-facing role serving homebound individuals across the Ocala area, with a compensation structure that includes both hourly and per-visit pay options and a full corporate benefits package. The position offers genuine clinical autonomy within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team — an ideal fit for an OT who thrives working independently in the community setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target pay range: $75,998 – $113,997</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $36.54 – $54.81/hr</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $43.85 – $65.77 per visit</li> <li>Pay determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — evaluations and treatments delivered in patients' own residences across the Ocala service area</li> <li>Scope includes functional status assessment, activities of daily living (ADL) evaluation, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendation</li> <li>CMS-compliant documentation of all body systems as required for home health certification and recertification</li> <li>Collaborative plan-of-care development in direct consultation with the treating physician</li> <li>Ongoing communication with nurse supervisors and physicians regarding patient response to treatment and condition changes</li> <li>Evidence-based clinical techniques applied within the full scope of state-defined OT practice</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care team model — OT works in coordination with nursing, PT, and other home health disciplines</li> <li>Part of a leading national post-acute care network with hospital and physician partnerships across the country</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Current CPR certification (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle, or access to public transportation (required)</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse patient populations regardless of age, background, disability, or socioeconomic status</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work independently in the field (preferred)</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills (preferred)</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — known as the "Horse Capital of the World" — offering a lower cost of living than Florida's coastal metros while still delivering year-round warm weather and easy access to outdoor recreation, including the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, and hundreds of miles of equestrian and hiking trails. The city is roughly 90 minutes from both Orlando and the Gulf Coast beaches, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want Florida lifestyle without the urban price tag. Ocala's growing healthcare corridor and strong community infrastructure make it a practical and enjoyable place to build a long-term career.</p>