Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health - $2,323 per week

American Traveler; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium medical insurance from day one

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Descripción de la vacante

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Tampa, Florida. The role involves providing skilled home visits to a diverse adult population, with a focus on orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical cases, in a 5x8 schedule.

The position requires an active Florida OT license, BLS, and at least 1 year of home health experience; 2 years preferred. A self-scheduled, 8-hour day shift with 40 hours per week is offered, with travel benefits and

Formación

• Active Florida OT license required (or Compact licensure applicable).
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience; 2 years preferred.
• Must function as an independent practitioner.

Responsabilidades

• Provide skilled home visits for a diverse adult patient population (orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical).
• Perform ADL training and adaptive equipment evaluation.
• Develop and implement plans of care and reassess as needed.
• Document using electronic charting systems and ensure accurate records.
• Comply with vaccination policy and safety requirements.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

Independent practitioner

Home health experience

Educación

Florida OT license

Descripción del empleo

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Tampa, Florida.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to provide skilled home visits for a diverse adult patient population including orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical cases.

Details

• Home health setting providing skilled visits to patients covered by Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance
• Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, hip/knee/shoulder, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson's, failure to thrive, respiratory, neuro, trach, trauma, and amputee (AKA/BKA) patients
• Caseload of 6-8 home visits per day (minimum of 6 points per day, may increase at manager's discretion)
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 1-2 weekends required per contract
• Self-scheduled visits and hours based on office needs
• Uses laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printer for documentation
• Charting completed via BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet systems

Requirements

• Active Florida or Compact OT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred
• Must function as an independent practitioner
• Home health experience required
• OASIS training preferred
• LSVT certification preferred
• Cerner experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required for home visits
• Experience with prosthetics, orthotics, and splinting techniques (static, dynamic, and functional)
• Skilled in treating conditions such as CVA, amputee, arthritis, dementia, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Proficient in OASIS documentation, plans of care, assessments, and reassessments

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include home assessments, ADL training, adaptive equipment evaluation, wheelchair evaluation and positioning, and pre-discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education, home exercise programs, and safety/injury prevention training
• Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policy or provide exemption documentation
• Must have flu shot or signed declination; mandatory mask wearing required if declined
• Any solid color scrub permitted
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former BayCare employees must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO is not permitted for this travel contract
• First-time travelers may be considered

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.