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PRN Occupational Therapist - Hospital at Home (Palm Beach County Locations)

AccordCare, Florida, NY, United States


PRN Occupational Therapist - Hospital at Home Program
Locations: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth (Palm Beach County Locations)

Overview
Activa Home Health is seeking an experienced clinically strong PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to support our innovative Hospital at Home Program. This role is ideal for OTs who thrive in fast-paced, medically complex environments and are passionate about helping patients safely transition from hospital-level care to independence at home.

Job Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy services for patients receiving hospital-level care in the home

Perform comprehensive OT evaluations focusing on:

ADL and IADL performance

Functional mobility and transfers

Upper extremity strength, coordination, and endurance

Cognitive status, safety awareness, and energy conservation

Develop and implement individualized, goal-driven treatment plans aligned with acute care and discharge readiness

Address functional deficits related to:

Recent hospitalization

Deconditioning

Acute illness or injury

Educate patients and caregivers on:

Adaptive techniques and compensatory strategies

Use of durable medical equipment (DME)

Home safety and fall prevention

Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, PT, and care management to support safe outcomes and reduce readmissions

Document accurately and timely in compliance with Medicare, hospital-at-home, and agency standards

Qualifications

Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Florida

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current CPR certification

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills

Knowledgeable in providing care to Medicare patients, including familiarity with Medicare regulations, documentation requirements, and patient-centered care standards

Preferred / Highly Desired

Experience in one or more of the following:

Acute care or hospital-based OT

Hospital at Home programs

Home health or transitional care

Skilled in:

Functional assessments and discharge planning

ADL/IADL retraining

Cognitive screening and safety assessments

DME recommendations and home modifications

Energy conservation and activity tolerance training

Comfortable managing medically complex patients in a home-based setting

Familiarity with EMR documentation systems

Benefits

Provide acute-level, hospital-alternative care in the home

Flexible PRN scheduling

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation and program-specific onboarding

Ongoing clinical education and support

Collaborative interdisciplinary team (RN, PT, OT, MD, Care Management)

Therapist appreciation events and recognition programs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Career advancement opportunities (PRN to Full-Time)

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking to use your acute-care skills in a progressive, patient-focused model, we’d love to hear from you.

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