<p>A PRN Occupational Therapist opportunity is open with a well-established home health organization serving the Melbourne, Florida market — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network integrated within the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. This role offers genuine schedule flexibility for an experienced OT who wants meaningful, patient-centered work in the home setting without a fixed full-time commitment. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with per-visit point pay and an hourly rate for non-visit activities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annualized total cash target of $71,700–$158,400 (based on full-time productivity equivalent; PRN earnings scale proportionally)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate of $41.37–$91.38 — calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate of $34.47–$76.15 for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including recognition programs (eligibility requirements apply)</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 across the Melbourne, FL service area</li> <li>PRN schedule with visit assignments driven by patient and business needs; weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Scope of practice encompasses functional status assessment, activities of daily living evaluation, fine motor coordination, home safety assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and all OT needs defined by the patient's medical conditions</li> <li>Responsible for CMS-required documentation of all body systems as part of the comprehensive patient evaluation</li> <li>Collaborative care model — coordinates directly with the supervising nurse and referring physician on plan-of-care development and ongoing patient response to treatment</li> <li>Evidence-based practice framework required; clinicians are expected to apply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, diagnoses, and functional levels in the home setting, including patients with complex or multiple comorbidities</li> <li>Part of a large post-acute care network with access to professional development pathways and internal career mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required at time of hire)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent patient cases independently</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational capacity for documentation and care coordination</li> <li>Comfort functioning independently across diverse home environments and patient populations regardless of age, background, or functional complexity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne sits on Florida's Space Coast, flanked by the Indian River Lagoon to the west and Atlantic Ocean beaches to the east — a setting that draws clinicians who value year-round outdoor recreation, water sports, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The area offers a lower cost of living than South Florida metros while remaining within easy reach of Orlando (roughly one hour west), providing access to a major airport, cultural amenities, and a wide range of dining and entertainment. Brevard County's strong school system, growing healthcare infrastructure, and proximity to Kennedy Space Center make Melbourne a compelling destination for clinicians relocating with families or seeking a high quality-of-life practice environment.</p>