Occupational Therapist; OT – Home Health Visits – Per Diem – Davenport

Pay: up to $80 per visit-Per‑visit or hourly compensation (rates vary by visit type and case)
Job Type: Per Diem / Flexible Schedule (1099 Independent Contractor)
Location: Davenport, FL(Patient Homes)

Comforting, Loving & Helping Hands Home Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Davenport, FL area. This role includes initial evaluations
, Plan of Care development
, and ongoing treatment visits
, with compensation structured per visit or hourly depending on the case and service provided
.

This position is ideal for therapists who are confident working independently, experienced in home health, and skilled in completing thorough clinical documentation that supports patient safety, independence, and functional outcomes.

This role is well‑suited for Occupational Therapists who:

• Have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience
• Have experience in home health or community‑based therapy
• Are comfortable completing comprehensive functional evaluations
• Understand the importance of documentation in Plan of Care development
• Work independently while maintaining high clinical standards

One‑on‑One Patient Care
Deliver focused, individualized therapy in patient homes without the pace of outpatient or facility‑based settings.

Flexible Compensation Structure

• Compensation may be per visit or hourly
  , depending on the case
• Evaluation visits and routine treatment visits are compensated differently based on scope and responsibility

Flexible Scheduling

• Per diem assignments
• Visit schedules coordinated based on therapist availability and patient needs

• Perform initial occupational therapy evaluations
• Develop and update individualized Plans of Care
• Provide skilled OT treatment visits as ordered
• Address activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, and functional independence
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
• Educate patients and caregivers on strategies to improve daily function
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Complete accurate, timely, and defensible clinical documentation

OT documentation is a critical component of patient care and is used to:

• Establish and update the Plan of Care
• Support medical necessity for skilled therapy services
• Track patient progress and functional outcomes
• Meet payer and regulatory documentation requirements

Strong attention to detail and timely completion of notes is required.

• License: Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience
• Home Health
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred
• Documentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to complete detailed, accurate clinical notes
• Compliance: CPR certification and Level II background screening
• Transportation: Ability to travel to patient homes
• Classification: Willingness to work as a 1099 Independent Contractor

• Respect for clinical judgment and autonomy
• Clear visit expectations and care coordination
• Transparent communication regarding visit types and compensation
• Commitment to quality, compliant patient care