<p>A home health Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Kissimmee, Florida, serving patients in their homes across the greater Osceola County area through a nationally recognized post-acute care network. This is a full-time, field-based OT role with a $10,000 sign-on bonus, a competitive hourly range, and the full benefits infrastructure of a large health system — an ideal fit for a self-directed clinician who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and schedule flexibility in a high-growth Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions</li> <li>Hourly pay range of $34.23 – $61.15, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways with defined criteria for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment, spanning a broad range of ages, diagnoses, and functional levels</li> <li>Clinical scope includes functional status assessment, activities of daily living (ADL) evaluation, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendation and training</li> <li>Applies evidence-based techniques in alignment with the physician-directed plan of care</li> <li>Conducts diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to establish baselines and track progress</li> <li>Completes CMS-required documentation covering functional status and all required body systems</li> <li>Collaborates directly with physicians on therapy plan of care development and modification</li> <li>Reports patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising nurse and attending physician</li> <li>Operates independently in the field; must be comfortable managing a caseload across varied home environments regardless of patient demographics or socioeconomic circumstances</li> <li>Part of a multidisciplinary home health team coordinating care across nursing, therapy, and other disciplines</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle (or verified access to public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across all home environments regardless of patient age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision (preferred)</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills (preferred)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kissimmee is a vibrant, rapidly growing city in Osceola County, situated just south of Orlando along the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga — offering year-round warm weather, abundant outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and nature trails, and easy access to world-class entertainment, dining, and cultural amenities in the greater Orlando metro. Florida's lack of state income tax, a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other major Sun Belt metros, and proximity to both Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches make Kissimmee a compelling destination for clinicians seeking lifestyle alongside career opportunity. The area's diverse, multilingual population creates a richly rewarding patient care environment for community-minded practitioners.</p>