Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Overview:

The Occupational Therapist provides coordinated occupational therapy services to patients in the home health setting to restore or maintain functional independence, safety, and overall well-being. This role evaluates occupational performance, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and monitors patient progress.

The Occupational Therapist collaborates with physicians, patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to address physical, psychosocial, and cognitive impairments while supporting quality outcomes throughout the home health episode and discharge process.

Responsibilities:

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Complete occupational therapy evaluations within three working days of Start of Care using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools.
• Review patient records, diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
• Establish measurable, functional goals and develop individualized plans of care that support patient progress and independence.
• Coordinate care and visit utilization among interdisciplinary team members, including Skilled Nursing (SN), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), Medical Social Work (MSW), and Home Health Aides (HHA), while coordinating the plan of care with the physician.
• Supervise and manage occupational therapy services, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supervision in accordance with applicable regulations and practice standards.
• Document patient visits, therapy services, medical necessity, and skilled interventions accurately and in accordance with regulatory, corporate, and professional requirements.
• Perform re-evaluations, provide updates to the clinical team, physician, patient, and caregiver, and modify plans of care as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, weekly case conferences, caregiver education, maintenance program instruction, and discharge planning activities.
• Promote patient rights, maintain compliance with state regulations and professional standards, support patient safety, and perform other assigned duties.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

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Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist licensed in accordance with state requirements.
• Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation requirements preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO:

What We Offer

You* Competitive Wages

• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.