Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Birmingham, AL, 35242
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Our Occupational Therapists help patients who have debilitating conditions improve the functions of performing everyday tasks in the home. Occupational therapists use treatments to develop the daily living skills of their patients, the basic motor functions of patients as well as to compensate for any loss of function that may have occurred with the patient.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy and licensed as an Occupational Therapist/OT in the state in which he/she currently practices.
- A minimum of one-year experience is preferred, but can be less with Regional Vice President and/or Regional Director of Therapy Services approval based on prior experience setting.
- Medicare home health experience is preferred.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
PRN positions offer flexible hours, allowing occupational therapists to balance personal commitments while gaining diverse clinical exposure. In home health, this flexibility supports varied patient needs without a fixed weekly schedule, ideal for those seeking adaptability in Birmingham’s healthcare environment.
While a valid Alabama OT license is mandatory, having Medicare home health experience is highly valued locally. Additional certifications in geriatric or neurological therapy can enhance employability given Birmingham's patient demographics and home health care demand.
PRN OTs at Encompass Health often navigate varying patient environments, requiring quick adaptability and strong clinical judgment. They must efficiently tailor treatments for patients’ functional improvements while managing scheduling unpredictability inherent to PRN roles.
Birmingham’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for OTs in home health, but competition is moderate. Candidates with home health experience and flexibility, like PRN availability, stand out. Local employers prioritize clinicians comfortable with electronic medical records and autonomous patient care.
Encompass Health supports career advancement through ongoing education and leadership pathways. PRN therapists can transition to full-time roles or specialize clinically, leveraging company-sponsored scholarships and training to enhance their occupational therapy expertise.
The company equips clinicians with mobile devices and electronic medical records, facilitating efficient patient data access and care coordination. This tech integration empowers PRN occupational therapists to deliver timely interventions and track patient progress remotely.
Occupational Therapists in PRN home health roles in Birmingham typically earn between $70,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects regional pay scales, demand for therapists, and the flexibility associated with PRN positions.
While full-time employees access comprehensive benefits, PRN therapists at Encompass Health may qualify for select offerings such as continuing education and bonus incentives. This approach supports professional growth even for part-time clinicians.
Encompass Health fosters an inclusive, innovative environment emphasizing ethical care and collaboration. PRN occupational therapists join a team dedicated to patient-centered home health services, with a strong focus on diversity and professional development.