<p>A full-time Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Vero Beach, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating as part of the Optum/LHC Group post-acute care network. This field-based OT role covers the full scope of home health occupational therapy — functional assessment, ADL evaluation, adaptive equipment, and care plan development — in close coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with total annual cash target pay ranging from $71,700 to $158,400 depending on productivity, making this an attractive option for a high-performing clinician who wants earnings tied directly to output.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $71,700 – $158,400 (full-time, full-productivity basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $41.37 – $91.38 per visit point (visit pay calculated by multiplying per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued per visit type)</li> <li>Hourly rate for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation): $34.47 – $76.15 per hour</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Recognition and performance programs with defined advancement criteria</li> <li>Career development pathways into additional roles within the broader Optum/LHC Group network</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Vero Beach, Florida service area</li> <li>Full-scope OT practice: functional status evaluation, ADL assessment, fine motor coordination testing, home safety assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and diagnostic/prognostic functional ability testing</li> <li>CMS-compliant documentation required, including full body systems status review as mandated for home health certification</li> <li>Collaborative care model: OT works in direct coordination with supervising nurses, treating physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary home health team</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type — both direct and indirect patient care activities are factored into productivity points</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels; clinician must be prepared to work effectively across diverse home environments and socioeconomic situations</li> <li>Evidence-based practice framework required; all services delivered within the state-defined scope of practice for Florida-licensed OTs</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care organization (LHC Group / Optum) with infrastructure, clinical resources, and operational support behind each field clinician</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 — this is a field-based role)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational proficiency required for documentation and care coordination</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across all home environments regardless of patient age, condition, or socioeconomic circumstance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits on Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, warm year-round climate, and a pace of life that stands apart from South Florida's urban density. The area offers a strong quality of life with access to excellent outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and nature preserves, alongside a well-regarded local arts scene and a cost of living that remains more accessible than Miami or Palm Beach. Orlando is roughly 90 minutes to the northwest, providing easy access to a major international airport and metropolitan amenities while Vero Beach itself maintains a relaxed, community-oriented character that appeals strongly to clinicians seeking balance between professional fulfillment and lifestyle.</p>