Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN Hospice Visits

About the role

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team on a PRN basis.

In this role, you will provide occupational therapy services to hospice patients throughout Hillsborough County, helping maximize comfort, safety, independence, and quality of life. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Enjoy a flexible PRN schedule averaging approximately 64 hours per month, with the ability to self-schedule based on patient needs and your availability.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while maintaining work-life balance and scheduling flexibility.

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 Do

• Evaluates 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.

What You'll Need

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
• Minimum one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population
• Valid 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.

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