Occupational Therapist

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist with Best Home Health Providers, you will help patients regain independence, improve function, and safely navigate daily life — all from the comfort of their own home. We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery.

This role is per diem with a rate of $100 - $140 per visit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and home environments to identify needs and safety concerns
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to physicians and the care team
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living skills affected by illness or injury
• Recommend and instruct patients on adaptive equipment, splints, and prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care
• Educate family members and caregivers on the patient's treatment approach
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and oversee home health aide care when OT is the sole skilled service
• Support discharge planning as patients transition out of home health care
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Requirements

• 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
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active California Occupational Therapy license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience
• Current CPR certification with AHA
• Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and the ability to travel to patient homes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus