<p>A full-time and PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Sarasota, Florida with a post-acute home health organization operating as part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. This is a field-based, patient-facing role delivering skilled OT services in patients' homes across the Sarasota area — a setting that rewards clinical autonomy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build genuine therapeutic relationships. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with a clearly published pay range and a dual hourly/per-visit-point model that rewards productivity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target cash compensation: $80,220 – $120,330 (full-time, full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly pay rate: $38.57 – $57.85/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit-point pay rate: $46.28 – $69.42 per visit point; total visit earnings calculated by multiplying your per-visit-point rate by productivity points accrued per visit type</li> <li>Both full-time and PRN schedules available</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision — eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Recognition programs and structured performance-based advancement pathways</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all visits conducted in patients' residences across the Sarasota 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 recommendation</li> <li>CMS-compliant documentation required, including all-body-systems status review as mandated for home health certification</li> <li>Evidence-based treatment techniques applied within the state-defined scope of practice for Florida Occupational Therapy</li> <li>Collaborative care model: active coordination with supervising nurses, referring physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary home health team</li> <li>Ongoing patient response monitoring with formal reporting to nurse supervisors and physicians regarding treatment outcomes and condition changes</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit-point pay for direct and indirect patient care activities; hourly pay for non-visit work such as orientation</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, diagnoses, and functional levels; clinicians must be comfortable working across diverse home environments</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</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)</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 functioning independently across varied home environments regardless of patient age, background, or socioeconomic circumstance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, consistently ranked among the most livable mid-sized cities in the United States for its combination of white-sand beaches, vibrant arts scene, and year-round warm climate. The city offers a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, highly regarded public and private schools, and easy access to Tampa and St. Petersburg for additional cultural and professional amenities. For clinicians drawn to outdoor recreation, Sarasota's proximity to barrier islands, nature preserves, and world-class waterways makes it an exceptionally attractive place to build both a career and a life.</p>