Hospice Occupational Therapist - PRN

Empath Health; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring PRN Occupational Therapist to cover Hillsborough County with an average of 8 shifts per month (64 hours) and one weekend shift every month. This role supports end-of-life care in the community, evaluating needs and coordinating home modifications for safety and independence.

Requirements include OT degree, at least one year with frail or elderly populations, CPR certification, and valid Florida driver’s license with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
• Minimum one year of experience with the frail or elderly population.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates participants’ needs and provides treatment planning.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant after plan of care is established.
• Constructs orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Coordinates home modification assessments and installs equipment to support independence and safety.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated PRN Occupational Therapist to work with us in Hillsborough County while providing exceptional care. Coverage needs average 8 shifts per month (64 hours per month) including one weekend shift each month.Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.What you'll DoEvaluates participant’s needs. Follow-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the FL OT State Practice Act once a plan of care established.Constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.Conducts assessment and coordination of home modification program including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.Why Join Empath Health?Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.What You'll NeedGraduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.Minimum one year of experience working with the frail or elderly populationValid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.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.Serves as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and may attend IDT meetings daily if the assigned OT for one of the IDT teams is on vacation.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.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail] Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.