Home Health Occupational Therapist

Activa Home Health
Serving St. Lucie and Indian River Counties

About Activa Home Health

Activa Home Health is a compassionate, patient-centered home health agency dedicated to improving independence, safety, and quality of life. We are expanding our therapy team and seeking a mission-driven Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality, in-home services across St. Lucie and Indian River Counties.

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 delivers interventions focused on improving Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), safety, strength, coordination, and independence.

Experience in Medicare home health is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations to identify 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 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 Activa Home Health?

• 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

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well