Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Pinnacle Home Care

. Assess patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, and work capacity .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeLakewood Ranch • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment program design, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Proficient in maintaining clinical records and providing health education while ensuring compliance with occupational therapy standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current OT LicenseBLS CertificationOccupational Therapy ExperiencePatient Assessment SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment Program DesignSplint FabricationProsthetic Device TrainingAdaptive Equipment Instruction

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

OT LicenseBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyHome Health ExperiencePatient EducationClinical Record MaintenanceTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, and work capacity
Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers and identify necessary equipment
Collaborate on comprehensive care plans
Design treatment programs and communicate goals and plans to referring physicians and team members
Teach or retrain patients in daily activities affected by illness or injury
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in adaptive equipment use
Train patients in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices
Maintain accurate clinical records and report patient-condition changes to physicians
Participate in in-services, case conferences, and team meetings
Provide health education to patients, families, and caregivers
Identify needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals
Confirm daily visit schedules
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to agency policies and state regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized, one-on-one care
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement
Employee referral program with rewards
Flexible scheduling
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment