Occupational Therapist OT - Home Health (PRN)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Empath Health as a Occupational Therapist OT - Home Health (PRN) in United States. Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and motivated PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT). The Home Health OT will provide occupational therapy services to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides occupational therapy services.
- 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.
Requirements
- Home health care experience preferred. 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
Benefits & Compensation
- 35 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Empath Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist OT - Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Empath Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Hernando County, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Home Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Documentation, Therapeutic Activities, Equipment Assessment, Patient Care, Rehabilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide home-based therapy services to improve patient independence and physical functioning. Responsibilities include evaluating equipment needs and maintaining accurate, timely clinical progress notes.
Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Retirement with company match, Wellness programs, 5+ weeks PTO, CEU support, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
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