In-Home Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Independence

Fort Myers - The Roads Home Health; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Roads Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in South Florida. You will design individualized therapy plans, supervise assistants, and support families with home safety and activities of daily living.

Requirements include a Florida OT license, ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT certification, and at least two years of home health experience. Per diem options available for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• NBCOT certification (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).
• Minimum of two years of occupational therapy work experience.
• CPR/BCLS certification, health certificate, TB clearance.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home occupational therapy assessments and reassessments.
• Obtain and communicate physician orders for certification and recertification of occupational therapy services.
• Deliver occupational therapy treatment appropriate to each patient's clinical status, needs, and age.
• Design home exercise and activities-of-daily-living programs tailored to each patient's goals.
• Evaluate and manage patient pain using appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, patients, families, and the broader care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment techniques and home safety strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision to occupational therapy assistants.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Assess the effectiveness of occupational therapy services and adjust treatment to support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independence

Compassionate care

Organized

Flexible

Home health experience

Bilingual

Education

Florida OT license

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

CPR/BCLS certification

Job description

The Roads Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in South Florida. You will design individualized therapy plans, supervise assistants, and support families with home safety and activities of daily living.

Requirements include a Florida OT license, ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT certification, and at least two years of home health experience. Per diem options available for flexibility.