Occupational Therapist-PACE

PACE. a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Tampa, FL. In this role, you’ll provides clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for Suncoast PACE program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, ALF, Nursing Home, or in-home setting. This is more than a job—it’s a mission.

What is PACE?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive OT assessments and home safety evaluations


• Develop and implement participant-centered treatment plans


• Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)


• Recommend adaptive equipment, orthotics, and home modifications


• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)


• Support participant independence, safety, and quality of life

Why Join Empath Health?

• Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.


• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life


• Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.


• A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum. 


• Legally authorized, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable to practice in the state of Florida.


• Minimum one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population


• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.


• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook


• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.


• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide valid FL driver's license and proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.
  
  
  

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.