Physical Therapist PT Home Health (PRN)
About The Position
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health Physical Therapist to provide exceptional, individualized care to patients in Port Charlotte, North Port, and surrounding areas. The role involves delivering skilled therapy services in patients’ homes as part of Empath Home Health’s continuum of care. Home health visits are available in Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, Rotonda West, North Port, and nearby communities. The PRN schedule offers 5–10 or more home health visits per week. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through connected services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Its approach addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Empath Home Health was recognized as one of America’s Best Home Health Providers for 2026. The position offers flexible scheduling, manageable caseloads, interdisciplinary support, and meaningful patient-centered work in patients’ homes. Certain roles may have potential to expand to full-time as the market grows. Empath Health provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable disability laws.
Requirements
- Hold an active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Have at least 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Demonstrate strong assessment, critical-thinking, and patient-education skills.
- Be willing to participate in weekend and holiday rotations.
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, as certain roles could expand to full-time as the market grows.
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes.
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