Occupational Therapist OT Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health • Venice, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Occupational Therapist to provide individualized care to patients in their homes in the Venice and South Sarasota area. Home health visits may cover Venice, South Sarasota, Siesta Key, Laurel, Nokomis, Osprey, and surrounding areas; opportunities may also be available in Charlotte or Manatee counties. The schedule is PRN, with 5–10 or more home health visits per week.

Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support. The organization describes its care as high-quality, outcomes-driven, and part of a connected continuum of services. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving communities across Florida through services including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, PACE, HIV and sexual health services, and dementia support. Its stated approach is to care for the whole person—with empathy and dignity—and its mission is Full Life Care for All.

Requirements

• Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and patient-education skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home health care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads.
• Strong interdisciplinary support.
• Growth potential, including the possibility that several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows.
• Meaningful, patient-centered care delivered in patients’ homes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed