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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 27 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 Occupational Therapists must stay flexible, often balancing variable patient loads while delivering personalized therapy at home. This adaptability ensures they meet patient needs efficiently during peak times without sacrificing quality in Fort Walton Beach’s home health environment.
A PRN Occupational Therapist focuses on evaluating patients’ capabilities, developing tailored treatment plans, and helping patients regain daily living skills. Their tasks involve hands-on therapy and patient education, all conducted within patients’ homes, which demands strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Holding a valid Florida OT license is mandatory, alongside completion from an accredited occupational therapy program. Experience with Medicare home health is a plus, as it aligns with regulatory standards and enhances eligibility for roles in Fort Walton Beach’s home care market.
Fort Walton Beach shows a steady demand for skilled PRN occupational therapists, driven by its growing elderly population. While the market is moderately competitive, candidates with home health experience and flexible schedules have a hiring advantage.
PRN roles offer flexibility to accommodate personal schedules, ideal for therapists balancing other commitments. However, variable hours can impact income stability. Fort Walton Beach’s community-oriented culture supports work-life balance, often reflected in local home health employers’ policies.
Encompass Health equips its PRN Occupational Therapists with advanced electronic medical records and mobile devices, ensuring seamless documentation and real-time communication. This tech-forward approach enhances treatment accuracy and clinician efficiency in home-based care.
Encompass Health emphasizes ongoing professional development and competitive benefits for PRN therapists, including continuing education and incentive bonuses. This focus on growth and support sets it apart in the home health sector, fostering career advancement.
In Fort Walton Beach, PRN Occupational Therapists typically earn between $35 to $50 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. This rate reflects regional demand and the specialized skills required for effective home health therapy.
Clinical Specialists often bring advanced expertise in specific therapy techniques and patient populations, enhancing treatment outcomes. In PRN home health roles, this specialization allows for more complex case management and leadership in therapy strategies.
PRN positions offer diverse clinical exposure and scheduling flexibility, which can broaden skill sets and professional networks. For therapists aiming to explore various patient needs or transition into full-time roles, PRN work serves as a valuable stepping stone.