Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Houston, TX, 77056-1816
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 roles in Houston offer flexible scheduling, allowing occupational therapists to choose shifts that fit their lifestyle. Unlike full-time jobs, PRN positions can reduce burnout by providing more control over hours, which is ideal for those balancing family or other commitments while still gaining valuable home health experience.
OT specialists customize therapies by assessing each patient's daily living challenges, motor skills, and environmental factors. Home health OTs develop adaptive strategies and use personalized interventions to enhance independence, focusing on real-life settings rather than clinical environments, which boosts patient recovery outcomes.
Houston’s growing elderly population and expanding home health services have increased the need for PRN occupational therapists. This demand offers ample opportunities for flexible employment, especially with providers like Encompass Health, where intermittent staffing models support patient care continuity.
Encompass Health invests in employee growth through continuing education and scholarship programs, specifically supporting PRN occupational therapists. These initiatives help clinicians stay current with best practices and advance their skills, ensuring high-quality home health care delivery.
In Houston, PRN occupational therapists typically earn between $35 to $45 per hour, slightly above the national median for part-time home health roles. This reflects regional cost of living and demand, making it a financially attractive option for those seeking flexible occupational therapy employment.
Home health OTs in Houston navigate diverse patient environments, from urban apartments to suburban homes, requiring adaptability. They must manage travel logistics within the sprawling city while tailoring treatments to patients’ individual routines and cultural backgrounds, enhancing effective rehabilitation.
Encompass Health equips PRN occupational therapists with mobile devices and electronic medical records systems, streamlining documentation and patient communication. This tech integration enhances real-time care coordination and improves efficiency, enabling therapists to focus more on patient-centered treatment.
Ideal candidates hold a state license as an OT, preferably with Medicare home health experience. While one year of experience is preferred, Encompass Health considers prior relevant settings. Candidates demonstrating adaptability and a passion for patient-centered care tend to excel in PRN roles.
While state licensure is mandatory, additional certifications like the NBCOT credential enhance job prospects. Houston employers may value experience with Medicare home health regulations and continuing education that aligns with regional care standards, supporting better patient outcomes.
Encompass Health fosters an innovative and collaborative environment, even for PRN therapists. This culture encourages continuous learning and ethical practices, providing support networks that help clinicians deliver compassionate home-based care while progressing their careers flexibly.