Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care; Saint Petersburg (FL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

One-on-One care

Growth & Stability

CEUs for licensure and career growth

Employee referral rewards

Top Workplace recognition

Résumé du poste

Pinnacle Home Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our Florida-based team delivering home health care. You will assess functional status, evaluate home environments, and develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, teaching patients daily activities, and supervising OT Assistants. A valid OT license, BLS, and at least two years of home health experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a current OT license (state-specific).
• Graduate of an accredited OT program recognized by AMA/AOTA.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Minimum two years of OT experience (home health preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients' functional status and create a plan of care.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards and needed equipment.
• Collaborate on comprehensive care plans with the team.
• Design and communicate treatment goals to physicians and staff.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily activities.
• Provide instruction on prosthetic/orthotic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes to physicians.
• Supervise OT Assistants per policy and state regulations.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Driver's license

Formation

ACOTE accredited OT program

Outils

BLS certification

Description du poste

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify necessary equipment.
• Collaborate in developing a comprehensive care plan.
• Design a treatment program with goals for improved function and communicate the plan to the referring physician and other team members.
• Teach or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, following agency policies.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients on using adaptive equipment to enhance function.
• Provide training in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
• Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.
• Work alongside physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and families/caregivers.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a current OT license (state-specific).
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Minimum two years of OT experience (home health experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
• Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Benefits:

Why Choose Pinnacle?

• Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
• Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest home health agency.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
• Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
• Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day.