What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health PRN position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Home Health COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant) assists the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to patients. You will make home visits in Hernando County (including Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Brooksville.
Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America’s Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
What you'll Do
- Provides occupational therapy services, following the plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director.
- Applies therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
- Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level of the patient.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes of services provided, patient activities and condition and submit in a timely manner.
What You'll Need
- Proof of completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Home health care experience preferred.
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.