<p>A PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open with a home health agency operating under the LHC Group / Optum network in Lynn Haven, Florida — a Gulf Coast community in the Panama City metro. This role places a licensed OT directly in patients' homes to conduct comprehensive functional assessments, develop individualized therapy plans of care in coordination with physicians and nursing, and deliver evidence-based occupational therapy across a diverse patient population. The per-visit pay structure offers strong earning flexibility for a clinician who values autonomy, schedule control, and meaningful one-on-one patient engagement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target pay range: $75,998 – $113,997; hourly pay range: $36.54 – $54.81; per-visit point pay range: $43.85 – $65.77 — compensation determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>PRN / as-needed engagement with flexible, visit-based scheduling</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Lynn Haven / Panama City area</li> <li>Full-scope OT practice: functional status evaluation, activities of daily living assessment, fine motor coordination testing, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendation</li> <li>Applies diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to establish baseline and track patient progress</li> <li>Collaborates directly with the treating physician to develop and refine the occupational therapy plan of care</li> <li>Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including nurse supervisors and other home health clinicians</li> <li>Documents patient response to treatment and condition changes per CMS documentation standards, including all required body systems review</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state occupational therapy licensure standards and evidence-based clinical guidelines</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — clinician must be comfortable adapting to varied home environments</li> <li>Part of the LHC Group / Optum (UnitedHealth Group) national post-acute care network, with access to organizational resources and professional development pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation (required for home visit travel)</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple patient cases simultaneously in an independent, field-based work environment</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational capacity for documentation and care coordination</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lynn Haven is a residential city situated on the northern shore of North Bay, directly adjacent to Panama City in the Florida Panhandle — a region defined by white-sand Gulf Coast beaches, a warm climate year-round, and a lower cost of living relative to Florida's larger metros. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and the emerald waters of the Gulf, while Panama City provides a full range of dining, retail, and healthcare infrastructure. For clinicians seeking a coastal Florida lifestyle without the density or expense of South Florida or Tampa, the Bay County area is a compelling destination.</p>