What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist PT Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated PRN Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to work with us in Arcadia, FL and surrounding area while serving patients in their homes with the flexibility to set your own schedule.
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.
Locations: home health visits in Arcadia, FL and surrounding area. If desired, visits are also available in Port Charlotte, Punta Gunda, etc.
Schedule: PRN; 5-10 home health visits available per week
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
Why Join Empath Health as a PRN Clinician?
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Growth potential: certain roles could expand to full-time as the market grows
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
What You'll Need
- Active Florida PT license
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
- Home health care experience strongly preferred.
- Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
- Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations
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.