Home Health OT Occupational Therapist Full Time - Gainesville, FL
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $48.61 an hour, the middle half $45.57–$55, across 103 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $47.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Aveanna Home Health
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About the job
Position Overview
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being.
Full-Time Weekly visits needed in Alachua County
Essential Job Functions
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
- Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
- Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
- Delivery of occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
- Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
- Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
- Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
- Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
- Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
- Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
- Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
- Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice
- Valid CPR, Drivers License and Proof of Automobile Insurance
Preferred
- Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work , including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
- 401(k) with Company match
- Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time . We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care - because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
From Aveanna Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Aveanna Healthcare
Aveanna Healthcare provides private duty nursing, home health, hospice and therapy for children and adults at home, from Atlanta, Georgia.
Based in Atlanta, GAHires in 40 statesPay on its listings: 82.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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