American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lakeland, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 02/09/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a home health position requiring home health experience and a current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a home health setting providing skilled visits to adult patients
• Day shift position from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Patient caseload includes med/surg, cardiac, orthopedic, post-surgical, neuro, and respiratory conditions
• Home skilled visits range from a minimum of 6 to 8 per day, with caseloads adjusted at manager discretion
• Visits are self-scheduled based on the needs of the HomeCare office
• Use of BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, Ace Timesheet documentation system, and equipment including laptop, MiFi, and portable printer
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, ADL training, cardiac rehab, splinting, edema massage, feeding techniques, TENS, ultrasound, prosthetic/orthotic management, orthopedic and neuro rehab, and patient/family education
• OASIS training is preferred
• Serve a patient population with diverse needs including orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and post-acute diagnoses
• Flexible scheduling with self-scheduling of visits and hours
• Solid color scrubs required
• Documentation and billing through BayCare-specific systems
• Mandatory use of PPE as required

Requirements

• Current state OT license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of home health OT experience required; 2 years preferred
• Must be able to work independently
• Valid driver's license and insured car required for home visits
• COVID vaccination required or exemption form on file
• Flu shot required or declination with mandatory mask wearing

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-655254. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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