<p>A home health Occupational Therapist opportunity in Lake City, Florida, anchored by a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive pay structure spanning both hourly and per-visit models. This role is part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network operating within the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family, serving patients across the full continuum of home-based rehabilitative care. Clinicians who value autonomous, community-based practice with strong organizational backing will find a well-supported environment here.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $75,998 – $113,997</li> <li>Hourly rate: $43.85 – $65.77 per hour (full-time basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $36.54 – $54.81</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation, subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — patients seen in their own residences across the Lake City, FL 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 individualized plans of care developed in collaboration with referring physicians</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care model — coordinates directly with nursing supervisors, physicians, and other therapy team members</li> <li>Ongoing patient response monitoring with formal reporting to physician and nursing leadership</li> <li>Diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing used to guide treatment planning and track outcomes</li> <li>Autonomous, community-based caseload requiring independent scheduling and time management across varied patient demographics and home environments</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (entry-level OTD, MOT, or equivalent)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to reliable transportation — home health travel is a core function of this role</li> <li>Ability to serve patients across all age groups, backgrounds, and home environments regardless of socioeconomic or physical circumstances</li> <li>Preferred: demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent cases independently, with strong written communication and organizational skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake City sits in north-central Florida at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, offering easy access to both Jacksonville (approximately 60 miles east) and Gainesville (approximately 60 miles south), home of the University of Florida. The area is known for its natural springs, the Osceola National Forest, and the Suwannee River — a draw for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy kayaking, hiking, and fishing. Florida's absence of a state income tax, combined with Lake City's lower cost of living relative to the state's coastal metros, makes this a financially attractive base for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside professional growth.</p>