About the role
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in Sarasota county.
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. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
Locations: Home health visits in Sarasota county (includingNorth Sarasota, Longboat Key, University Parkway, South Sarasota, Laurel, Osprey, Nokomis, and/or Venice)
Schedule: PRN role; 5-10+ home health visits per week. Full-time may be available as well!
What you'll Do
- Provide physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.
- Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care
Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Mileage reimbursement
- Growth potential: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Active Florida PTA license
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist (PTA)
- Home health care experience strongly preferred.
- 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.
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