Occupational Therapist Home Health

Join Our Compassionate Community

As a therapist within 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 from 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.

*$10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Position Overview: Home Health Occupational Therapist

In this role, you will:

• 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 assist physicians in assessing patients' functional levels in their homes or other environments.
• Collaborate with the patient's physician and other healthcare professionals to develop or revise the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Deliver therapeutic treatments and guidance to patients as per physician directives to enhance strength, coordination, range of motion, and overall function, or to teach compensatory strategies.
• Review and adjust retraining programs in alignment with each patient's behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation framework.
• Consult with vocational team members to create and implement vocationally focused plans that meet 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, serving as a resource for other healthcare personnel to address patient needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to support clients in their physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend or design 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 evaluate the performance of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in delivering occupational therapy services.
• Document patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations thoroughly and accurately on the day services are provided. Ensure that interim (verbal) orders from the physician are documented and executed properly. Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management team.

Make a Difference with Your SkillsRequired Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation and Additional Information

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate: $70.00 - $97.00

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

This role also falls under 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, whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range:

The compensation range provided below reflects a good faith estimate of the starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on geographic location and individual qualifications, including skills, experience, education, and certifications.

$102,500 - $141,000 per year

Benefits Overview

Our organization offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our associates. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including personal holidays and parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 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 dedicated 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

We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on 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.