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Occupational Therapist OT Home Health (PRN)

  • PRN / per diem

Open in 4 locations

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Florida

4 open

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $49.95 an hour, the middle half $45.84–$55, across 68 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $47.77 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Empath Home Health , a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health OT (Occupational Therapist) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in east Pasco county (Wesley Chapel, Land' O Lakes, Odessa, Dade City, Zephyrhills, and surrounding areas).

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 east Pasco county (Wesley Chapel, Land' O Lakes, Odessa, Dade City, Zephyrhills, and surrounding areas).

Roles may also be available in West Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties as well!

Schedule : PRN; 5-10+ home health visits 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: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
  • Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

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.
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills

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.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact HRTalentAcquisition@EmpathHealth.org.

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From Empath Health's job posting for Palm Harbor, FL, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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