Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - PRN
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.78 an hour, the middle half $32.42–$37.50, across 36 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.44 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 caring and motivated PRN Home Health COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant to do home visits in the Marion County (Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties)
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 the Marion County (Marion, Lake, & Sumter counties)
Schedule : PRN; 5-10+ home health visits per week
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.
Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Mileage reimbursement
- 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
- 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.
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, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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