<p>A full-time Occupational Therapist opportunity in home health is open in New Port Richey, Florida, serving patients across the greater Pasco County region through a nationally recognized post-acute care network. This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus, a competitive annual cash target up to $120,330, and the autonomy of independent community-based practice — all within a structured, supportive clinical team. Clinicians who thrive in one-on-one patient relationships, value schedule flexibility, and want to make a direct impact on functional recovery in the home setting will find this a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires</li> <li>Annual total cash target range: $80,220 – $120,330</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $38.57 – $57.85 per hour (full-time basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $46.28 – $69.42 per visit</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — evaluations and treatments conducted in patients' own residences across the New Port Richey service area</li> <li>Full OT scope of practice: functional status assessment, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home safety evaluations, and adaptive equipment recommendation</li> <li>Responsible for CMS-compliant documentation of all body systems as required for home health certification and recertification</li> <li>Collaborates directly with physicians in developing individualized therapy plans of care</li> <li>Coordinates care with interdisciplinary home health team including nursing, PT, SLP, and home health aides</li> <li>Ongoing patient monitoring with direct reporting of response to treatment and condition changes to nurse supervisors and referring physicians</li> <li>Evidence-based clinical techniques applied across a diverse patient population regardless of age, diagnosis, or socioeconomic background</li> <li>Independent caseload management with expectation of strong organizational and time-management skills</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle (or verified access to public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to provide care across a broad patient demographic in varied home environments</li> <li>Preferred: demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent cases independently</li> <li>Preferred: strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills</li> <li>Pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>New Port Richey is a Gulf Coast community in Pasco County, situated along the Pithlachascotee River just 30 miles north of Tampa — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a relaxed, waterfront small-city character. The area features year-round warm weather, boating and fishing on the Gulf of Mexico, a revitalized downtown district, and a cost of living well below Florida's coastal resort markets. Pasco County's growing population and expanding healthcare infrastructure make it an active and professionally rewarding region for home health clinicians.</p>