Occupational Therapy Assistant Cota - Home Health (Prn)

PRN Home Health COTA - Empath Home Health - Tampa, FL

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist for patients in their homes throughout Hillsborough County (West Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Town 'N' Country, Westchase, and surrounding areas). In this PRN role, you'll deliver individualized care, build trusted patient relationships, and help people manage their health with dignity and independence.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a market expansion, serving patients in their homes with the flexibility to set your own schedule and grow with us as we continue to build our presence in the community.

Locations: Home health visits in central Hillsborough county (West Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Town 'N' Country, Ybor, Westchase, Hyde Park)

Schedule: PRN role offering 10+ visits per week. Required weekend/holiday on-call rotations. Potential for full-time in the future if desired!

With more than 60 years of expertise, Empath's Home Health service line provides skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services that help people recover and maintain independence at home. Part of Empath Health's not-for-profit network, the program serves patients across 16 Florida counties and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

• 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

What You'll Do

• Provides occupational therapy services, following the plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• 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.

What You'll Need

• Active Florida COTA license
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Prior home health COTA experience strongly preferred
• Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.

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.