Occupational Therapist Home Health-PRN

Join Our Compassionate Community

As a therapist within 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 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.

Position: 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 and prognostic 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 and revise the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Delivering therapeutic treatments and guidance to patients as per physician directives to enhance or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and overall function, or teaching compensatory strategies.
• Reviewing and expanding retraining programs in alignment with each patient’s behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation program guidelines.
• Consulting with vocational team members, as necessary, to create and implement vocationally oriented plans that align with patients’ needs and capabilities.
• 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 personnel to meet 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 correctly.
• Submitting evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to supervisors and care management staff.

Utilize Your Skills to Make a DifferenceRequired Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted 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

Pay Range: $54.00 – $76.00 per visit/unit, with an annual base salary between $85,400 and $117,500.

Additional Information

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

Driving Statement: This role is included in our driver safety program, necessitating a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance. Individuals must maintain vehicle insurance that meets or exceeds state minimum requirements, or $25,000 bodily injury per person, $25,000 bodily injury per event, and $10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

The compensation range provided reflects a good faith estimate of 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, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits Overview

Our organization offers a range of benefits designed to support the overall well-being of our associates, including:

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

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 that no employee or applicant is discriminated against 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.