Occupational Therapist

AccordCare; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

AccordCare Home Health in Florida is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled in-home therapy, evaluate functional deficits, and create plans of care to improve ADLs, safety, and independence.

The OT will provide ADL training, energy conservation, fall prevention, adaptive equipment training, and collaborate with the care team, while ensuring Medicare/home health compliance and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Medicare experience a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations to determine functional deficits and patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care consistent with home health and Medicare standards.
• Provide skilled interventions such as ADL training, energy conservation, fall prevention, adaptive equipment training, and safety education.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate patient updates, concerns, and progress to the interdisciplinary team, including PT, RN, SLP, and case managers.
• Provide caregiver training and recommendations to improve patient safety and independence at home.
• Participate in case conferences to support coordinated care and optimal outcomes.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the agency’s EMR system.
• Ensure documentation meets Medicare and home health skilled-care requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

EMR system

Job description

AccordCare Home Health

Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard Counties.

About AccordCare Home Health

AccordCare is a compassionate, patient-centered home health agency dedicated to improving independence, safety, and quality of life. We are growing our therapy team and seeking a mission-driven

Job Details

Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist

AccordCare Home Health

Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard Counties.

About AccordCare Home Health

AccordCare is a compassionate, patient-centered home health agency dedicated to improving independence, safety, and quality of life. We are growing our therapy team and seeking a mission-driven Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, in-home services across our Northeast and Central Florida service area.

Position Summary

The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled, medically necessary therapy services to patients in their homes. The OT evaluates functional abilities, creates individualized treatment plans, and provides interventions that focus on improving Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), safety, strength, coordination, and independence.

Medicare home health experience is a plus and greatly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations to determine functional deficits and patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care consistent with home health and Medicare standards.
• Provide skilled interventions such as ADL training, energy conservation, fall prevention, adaptive equipment training, and safety education.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate patient updates, concerns, and progress to the interdisciplinary team, including PT, RN, SLP, and case managers.
• Provide caregiver training and recommendations to improve patient safety and independence at home.
• Participate in case conferences to support coordinated care and optimal outcomes.

Documentation

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the agency’s EMR system.
• Ensure documentation meets Medicare and home health skilled-care requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
• Home health experience preferred
• Medicare experience a plus
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance required

Why Join AccordCare?

• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team culture
• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Meaningful work that directly improves patients’ lives

This role requires a screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit their website https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness