<p>A home health Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Orlando, Florida with a nationally recognized post-acute care organization operating under the Optum/UnitedHealth Group umbrella. This is a field-based, patient-facing role delivering one-on-one occupational therapy in patients' homes across the Orlando service area — a setting that rewards clinical autonomy, strong organizational skills, and genuine connection with patients managing complex functional needs. The compensation range is competitive for the Central Florida market, and the full benefits package reflects a large, well-resourced employer.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <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 (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Clear 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, requiring independent clinical judgment and adaptability across diverse household situations</li> <li>Full-scope OT practice: functional status evaluation, activities of daily living assessment, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendation and training</li> <li>CMS-compliant documentation required, including all-body-systems status as mandated for home health certification</li> <li>Collaborative care model: active coordination with supervising nurses, referring physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary home health team</li> <li>Ongoing patient response monitoring with direct reporting to nurse supervisor and physician regarding treatment outcomes and condition changes</li> <li>Evidence-based practice framework applied across all therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — clinician must be comfortable working across the full spectrum of home environments and client circumstances</li> <li>Part of a large national post-acute care network with hospital and physician partnerships, providing a steady and diverse referral base</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</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Ability to practice effectively across all home environments regardless of patient age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Preferred: demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently</li> <li>Preferred: strong written and verbal communication skills and high organizational capacity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orlando is one of Florida's most dynamic metros — a city that pairs a low state income tax environment with year-round sunshine, a robust arts and dining scene, and easy access to both Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches within 60–90 minutes. The greater Orlando area offers a wide range of neighborhoods from urban walkable districts to family-oriented suburbs with highly rated school systems, making it an attractive destination for clinicians at any career stage. Outdoor recreation, a growing healthcare economy, and one of the most affordable major metros in the Southeast round out the lifestyle appeal.</p>