Occupational Therapist Home Health

Join Our Compassionate Community

As a therapist with our organization, you will report to the Home Health Branch Administration and play a crucial role in assisting patients to regain their strength, mobility, and independence—all within the comfort of their own homes. By providing tailored care that emphasizes rehabilitation and functional enhancement, you will empower individuals to overcome physical challenges, confidently engage in daily activities, and improve their overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and screen patients' daily living and work-related skills, creating therapeutic retraining programs with measurable goals.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests to assess patients' functional levels in their homes or other environments, aiding physicians in their evaluations.
• Collaborate with the patient's physician and other healthcare team members to develop or revise the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Deliver therapeutic treatment and guidance to patients as per physician directives to enhance or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and overall function, or teach compensatory strategies.
• Review and adapt retraining programs in alignment with each patient's behavioral goals and the overarching rehabilitation program guidelines.
• Consult with vocational team members, as needed, to create and implement vocationally focused plans that match patients' needs and capabilities.
• Communicate patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, and family members.
• Engage in care coordination and discharge planning activities, serving as a resource for other healthcare personnel to meet patient needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to support clients in their physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend or create specialized adaptive equipment to enhance clients' home or work environments and facilitate their participation in rehabilitation and community activities.
• Train staff and family members to implement the retraining program, covering skills such as dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene, and participate in educational meetings with the team and family.
• Supervise, instruct, and assess the performance of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in delivering occupational therapy services.
• Document patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are provided.
• Ensure that interim (verbal) orders from the physician are documented and executed correctly.
• Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to supervisors and care management staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six months of experience in occupational therapy.
• Experience in home health settings.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is:

• $60.00 - $83.00 per visit/unit
• $93,900 - $129,300 annually as base pay

Additional Information

This role is considered patient-facing and is part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will be required to undergo TB screening.

This position is also part of our driver safety program, necessitating a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance. You must maintain vehicle insurance in accordance with your state's minimum requirements, or at least $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $25,000 for bodily injury per event, and $10,000 for property damage, or higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours per week

Benefits Overview

Our organization offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, including personal holidays and volunteer time
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and various other opportunities

About Us

We specialize in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Our care teams consist of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence for healthier, happier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements.