<p>A full-time home health Physical Therapist opportunity is open in Ocoee, FL, serving patients across a defined coverage area through Mederi Caretenders Home Health, part of the LHC Group network and the Optum family of businesses. This role offers a steady patient census, a competitive per-visit compensation model, and a clear management career track for clinicians ready to grow beyond the bedside. The $10,000 sign-on bonus and broad pay range make this one of the stronger compensation packages available in home health PT in the greater Orlando area.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires</li> <li>Annual target pay range: $86,607 – $129,910 (full-time, full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly pay rate: $41.64 – $62.46/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay rate: $49.97 – $74.95 per visit point — compensation scales with productivity across visit types, each assigned weighted productivity points covering both direct and indirect patient care</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition programs and performance-based pay growth over time</li> <li>Defined management and leadership career pathway within the LHC Group / Optum network</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time home health PT role with coverage area options across the Ocoee, FL region</li> <li>Steady, consistent patient census — no hunting for volume</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point pay during patient visits, hourly pay for non-visit work such as orientation</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Scope of practice includes functional status and mobility assessments, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management interventions, and development of individualized PT plans of care</li> <li>Collaborative care model — coordinates directly with supervising nurses, physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary health care team</li> <li>Responsible for completing all patient evaluations and PT plans of care within Florida-specific state guidelines and timelines</li> <li>Documents a progress note per visit and submits per LHC Group policy; reports evaluation outcomes, goals, and projected care frequency</li> <li>Part of the Optum / UnitedHealth Group enterprise — access to national resources, clinical infrastructure, and a mission-driven organizational culture</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle, or access to public transportation (required for home visit coverage)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Comfort practicing within the full scope of home health PT — evaluation, plan-of-care development, patient and caregiver education, and progress monitoring</li> <li>Candidates interested in leadership or management roles will find a defined internal advancement pathway</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocoee is a growing city in Orange County, Florida, situated just west of Orlando along the SR-50 corridor — close enough to access the full amenities of a major metro while maintaining a quieter suburban character with strong schools and family-friendly neighborhoods. The greater Orlando area offers year-round warm weather, no state income tax, world-class recreation, and easy access to Florida's coasts, theme parks, and a thriving arts and dining scene. For clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, central Florida's housing market and lifestyle balance represent a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade.</p>