Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health (PRN)

Empath Home Health, part of Empath Health, is expanding and seeking a PRN Home Health COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients in their homes throughout Tampa, FL and surrounding areas.

In this flexible PRN role, you’ll deliver individualized therapy, help patients maintain independence, and play a key part in our growing market presence—with the potential for full‑time in the future.

Locations: Home health visits in central Hillsborough county (West Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Town 'N' Country, Ybor, Westchase, Hyde Park). If desired, visits available in North Tampa too!

Schedule: PRN role with 10+ visits per week

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.

Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?

• 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.