Home Health Occupational Therapist

About the role

The Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician or advanced practice practitioner’s orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards and barriers to more independent living
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care including equipment needs.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with the agency’s policy
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, progress notes, and reports to the physician or advanced practice practitioner any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits records in accordance with the agency’s policy

Requirements

• A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• 1-year clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Requires interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Desired Qualifications

Skills

• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
• Able to lift at least 35lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection

Pay

$84,000 - $94,000 USD

Schedule

Office Hours: 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday

How We Care for You

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care, Company paid Short Term Disability, Company paid Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Mileage Reimbursement, Company Vehicle Program for field roles, Pet Insurance, ID and Fraud Protection, and more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.