Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Florida is seeking a Hospice Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services that support comfort, function, and dignity at end of life. You will work within a collaborative care team to implement individualized plans of care guided by our core values.

You will evaluate functional status, adapt the home environment, educate families, supervise COTAs, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program meeting professional standards.
• Registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s functional status and activity tolerance.
• Assess home environment to identify barriers and necessary adaptive equipment.
• Develop individualized plan of care and treatment goals.
• Teach skills or retrain patients in activities of daily living.
• Fabricate splints and instruct on adaptive equipment.
• Provide training for prosthetic or orthotic devices as indicated.
• Educate family, caregivers, and staff about the treatment plan.
• Participate in discharge planning and care transitions.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a homehealth and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life

Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey withcompassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team

Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career

Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career developmentopportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensationpackage that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. Wecelebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and teamachievements.

Financial & Legal

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Occupational Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services that help patients maintain comfort, function, and dignity at the end of life. Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play a meaningful role in supporting patients and families through skilled interventions and compassionate care.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate the patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication ability, self-care capability, and work capacity.
• Assess the home environment to identify hazards or barriers to independence and determine necessary adaptive equipment.
• Participate in developing the patient’s total plan of care and establish individualized treatment programs and goals.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily living activities lost to illness or injury, in alignment with organizational policy.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and function.
• Provide training for prosthetic or orthotic devices as indicated.
• Educate family, caregivers, and staff regarding the treatment plan and ways to support the patient’s functional needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and support smooth care transitions.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain accurate clinical records, notes, and reports; promptly notify physicians of changes in condition as required.
• Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other members of the care team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with all personnel involved in the patient’s care to ensure coordinated, efficient service delivery.
• Attend in‑services, interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, and other required meetings to support comprehensive care planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
• Participate in hospice personnel orientation programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program meeting standards established by AOTA and AMA; meets personnel qualifications per §418.114(b)(5).
• Registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.