Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Quick Facts

• Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for external candidates (per policy)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; 8-hour days; weekends as needed

• Hours: 40/week

• Employment status: Regular, Non-Exempt

Description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist provides appropriate, effective direct patient care in home health.

Responsibilities include implementing the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, preparing the aide plan of care, supervising aides, coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team, and supporting utilization management and patient supply control.

The OT ensures care aligns with age-related needs and professional standards, and may provide direction and clinical supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician plan of care and obtain physician orders

• Prepare aide plan of care and supervise aides (and an OTA if assigned)

• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team

• Perform physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments; implement treatment plans

• Document patient records clearly and concisely

• Participate in utilization management and manage patient supplies

• Follow agency protocols and professional standards of care

Requirements

• OT graduate from an accredited curriculum (or equivalent experience accepted)

• Master’s in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent experience accepted)

• Current OT licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• Valid Drivers License Class C, reliable transportation, and maintain automobile insurance

• One year of professional experience; direct patient care experience within the past five years

• Home health and/or hospice experience preferred (1 year preferred)

• Ability to meet productivity standards and manage time-sensitive priorities

• Maintain required licensure and certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates

• Union positions available