Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN

Join Our Compassionate Community

As a therapist with our organization, you will report to the Home Health Branch Administration and play an essential 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.

Position Overview: Home Health Occupational Therapist

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating and screening patients' daily living and work-related skills, while creating therapeutic retraining programs with measurable goals.
• Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests to assess patients' functional abilities in their homes or other environments, aiding physicians in evaluating their level of function.
• Collaborating with the patient's physician and other healthcare team members to develop or revise the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Delivering therapeutic treatment and guidance to patients as per physician directives to enhance strength, coordination, range of motion, and overall function, or teaching compensatory strategies.
• Reviewing and adjusting retraining programs in alignment with each patient's behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation framework.
• Consulting with vocational team members, as necessary, to create and implement vocationally focused plans that meet the needs and capabilities of patients.
• Reporting on patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, and family members.
• Engaging in care coordination and discharge planning activities, serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals to address patient needs.
• Designing community reintegration activities to support clients in their physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommending or designing specialized adaptive equipment to enhance clients' home or work environments and facilitate their participation in rehabilitation and community activities.
• Training staff and family members to implement the retraining program, including skills related to dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene, and participating in educational meetings with the team and family.
• Supervising, instructing, and evaluating the performance of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in delivering occupational therapy services.
• Documenting patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are provided. Ensuring that interim verbal orders from the physician are documented and executed properly. Submitting evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to supervisors and care management staff.

Make a Difference with Your SkillsRequired Qualifications:

• Current and valid Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid 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 and Benefits

Pay is structured on a per visit/unit basis, ranging from $54.00 to $76.00.

The estimated annual salary for full-time employment (40 hours per week) is between $85,400 and $117,500, depending on geographic location and individual qualifications, including skills, experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits Overview:

Our organization offers a range of benefits for limited-term, variable schedule, and per diem associates, aimed at supporting overall well-being. These benefits include:

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident coverage.

Additional Information

TB Screening: This position involves direct patient interaction and is part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will need to undergo TB screening.

Driving Requirements: This role is included in our driver safety program, necessitating a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance. You must maintain insurance that meets or exceeds 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.

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 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.