<p>A PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open with a well-established home health organization serving the Melbourne, Florida market — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This is a field-based, patient-facing role delivering skilled OT services across the full continuum of home health needs, from functional assessment and ADL training to adaptive equipment evaluation and home safety assessments. The PRN structure offers scheduling flexibility while connecting you to a large, clinically supported team with clear pathways for growth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per-visit point rate of $41.37–$91.38 per visit point, with total cash compensation calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate of $34.47–$76.15 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Annualized total cash target of $71,700–$158,400 (based on full-time equivalent productivity benchmarks; PRN earnings will vary by hours and visit volume)</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>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 Melbourne, FL service area</li> <li>PRN schedule with visit assignments driven by patient census and business need; weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Two compensation modes: per-visit point pay during patient visits; hourly pay for non-visit activities (orientation, documentation, etc.)</li> <li>Scope of practice includes functional status evaluation, ADL assessment, fine motor coordination testing, home safety and adaptive equipment assessment, and diagnostic/prognostic functional ability testing</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state OT licensure standards and CMS documentation requirements, including full body systems status documentation</li> <li>Collaborative care model: OTs coordinate directly with supervising nurses and referring physicians, reporting patient response to treatment and condition changes in real time</li> <li>Evidence-based clinical techniques required; ability to function independently across diverse home environments and patient populations</li> <li>Part of a large post-acute care network with hospital, physician, and family partnerships nationwide — providing clinical infrastructure and peer support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable personal vehicle — or reliable access to public transportation (required for field-based home visits)</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 working autonomously across varied home environments regardless of patient age, background, or socioeconomic circumstance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne sits on Florida's Space Coast, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Indian River Lagoon to the west — offering year-round outdoor recreation including beaches, boating, kayaking, and some of the best surf fishing in the state. The area combines a lower cost of living than South Florida with proximity to Orlando (roughly one hour west), making it an attractive base for clinicians who want coastal lifestyle without the price tag of Miami or Tampa. Melbourne is home to strong public and private school options, a growing healthcare and aerospace economy, and a tight-knit community that consistently draws professionals seeking quality of life alongside meaningful clinical work.</p>