<p>Mederi Caretenders Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum/UnitedHealth family, is recruiting a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a PRN, per-diem role based in Longwood, FL. This is a home health position delivering one-on-one occupational therapy in patients' residences, with a target of 20 hours per week and a compensation structure that rewards clinical productivity through a per-visit-point pay model alongside an hourly base rate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate: $24.45–$36.67/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit-point rate: $29.34–$44.01 per visit point, calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued per visit type</li> <li>Annual total cash target (modeled at full-time/full productivity): $50,852–$76,277 — PRN earnings will scale proportionally to hours and visit volume</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including recognition programs (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Performance-based compensation growth over time tied to productivity and clinical outcomes</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment screening</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PRN engagement targeting approximately 20 hours per week — schedule flexibility inherent to per-diem home health model</li> <li>All care delivered in patients' homes across the Longwood, FL service area</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state occupational therapy assistant statutes; all treatment follows the plan of care established by the supervising Occupational Therapist</li> <li>Clinical scope includes evidence-based OT interventions within the OTA scope of practice: functional restoration, patient and caregiver instruction, and progress monitoring</li> <li>Ongoing documentation responsibilities: observing, recording, and reporting patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising nurse and physician</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — ability to adapt to diverse home environments is essential</li> <li>Visit volume and weekly hours vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to scheduled visit types</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network (LHC Group / Optum) with access to organizational development pathways and career advancement resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure in the state of Florida — required at time of hire</li> <li>Active certification in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) — required for Florida practice per state-specific mandate</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle (or reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not already held</li> <li>Ability to function independently across varied home environments and patient demographics regardless of age, disability, or socioeconomic status</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Longwood is a well-established suburb in Seminole County, situated just north of Orlando in Central Florida — offering the lifestyle advantages of a major metro area with a quieter, residential character. The region is known for its year-round warm climate, proximity to world-class theme parks and entertainment, extensive lake and trail recreation, and a cost of living that remains competitive relative to Florida's coastal markets. Seminole County consistently ranks among Florida's top school districts, making Longwood an attractive base for clinicians with families.</p>