What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist OT - Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health?
Home Health OT Occupational Therapist (PRN) – Empath Home Health - West Pasco county
Empath Home Health, a part of Empath Health is growing! We’re expanding our home health services in west Pasco county (New Port Richey, Hudson, Trinity, and surrounding areas) and looking for a passionate PRN Home Health OT Occupational Therapist to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a market expansion, serving patients in their homes with the flexibility to set your own schedule and grow with us as we continue to build our presence in the community. In this PRN role, you’ll deliver individualized care, build trusted patient relationships, and help people manage their health with dignity and independence.
Locations: Home health visits in west Pasco county (New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, Trinity, Odessa, and surrounding areas).
Schedule: PRN; 5-10 home health visits per week.
With more than 60 years of expertise, Empath’s Home Health service line provides skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services that help people recover and maintain independence at home. Part of Empath Health’s not-for-profit network, the program serves patients across 16 Florida counties and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Growth potential: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All
What You’ll Do
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at required intervals
- Develop, initiate, and revise individualized plans of care as patient needs evolve
- Deliver skilled occupational therapy services and treatments as outlined in the plan of care
- Counsel and educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care
What You’ll Need
- Active Florida OT license
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Home health care experience strongly preferred.
- Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
What You’ll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.