<p>A home health Occupational Therapist opportunity is open in Ocala, Florida with a nationally recognized post-acute care organization operating as part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This is a field-based, patient-facing role delivering one-on-one OT services in patients' homes across the Ocala area — a setting that rewards clinical autonomy, strong organizational skills, and a genuine commitment to functional rehabilitation. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with multiple pay models available depending on how you work.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target salary range: $75,998 – $113,997</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $36.54 – $54.81</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $43.85 – $65.77 (pay model based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment, not a clinic or facility</li> <li>Full OT scope: functional status evaluation, activities of daily living assessment, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, and adaptive equipment recommendations</li> <li>Responsible for CMS-compliant documentation of all body systems as required for home health certification and recertification</li> <li>Collaborates directly with the treating physician in developing and updating the therapy plan of care</li> <li>Coordinates care with the broader interdisciplinary home health team including nursing supervision</li> <li>Applies diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to guide treatment planning and track patient progress</li> <li>Observes, records, and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes to the nurse supervisor and physician</li> <li>Practices within state-defined OT scope of law using evidence-based clinical techniques</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population across all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels in varied home environments</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Current CPR certification (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle (required for home visit travel)</li> <li>Ability to function clinically across diverse home environments regardless of patient age, disability, or socioeconomic circumstance</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently (preferred)</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with solid organizational capacity (preferred)</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — known as the "Horse Capital of the World" — offering a lower cost of living than Florida's coastal metros while still delivering year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and easy access to both Orlando and Gainesville. The region features the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, and an extensive network of trails and waterways that appeal to clinicians who value an active lifestyle outside of work. Strong local schools, a growing healthcare economy, and a genuine small-city feel make Ocala a compelling destination for therapists relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>