Occupational Therapist - Primary Health Care

Fort Myers Home Health
Ft Myers, FL 33912, USA

Empath Home Health , a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health OT (Occupational Therapist) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in Fort Myers area (including Lehigh Acres, Labelle, and surrounding areas).

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 Lee county (including Fort Myers, Labelle, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding areas)

Schedule : Full-time; M-F (40 hours per week)

What You’ll Do

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at required intervals

Develop, initiate, and revise individualized plans of care as patient needs evolve

Deliver skilled occupational therapy services and treatments as outlined in the plan of care

Counsel and educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care

Why Join Empath Health?

Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.

Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.

Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Make a Difference: Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).

Home health care experience strongly preferred.

Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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