Therapist- Occupational Therapist

About the position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilize clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions as directed by the Physician in a home health setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being through effective communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function.
• Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes.
• Deliver occupational therapy services in compliance with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintain the plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge care plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and caretakers on the home exercise plan to follow discharge.
• Participate in coordination of services with the healthcare team, physicians, parents/guardians, nurses, etc.
• Document according to policy and procedure with minimal supervision or instruction, ensuring effective documentation to avoid technical or clinical denials by payers.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members, and family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervise other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Proven relationship-builder.
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays