Occupational Therapist - Home Health
About the role
Provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients through evaluation and treatment, supporting discharge planning and functional recovery. Establishes treatment plans, implements interventions, and considers patient needs, equipment, and supplies. Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, offering education, making referrals, and communicating effectively with team members. Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels, ensuring safe and effective care. Completes documentation adhering to departmental policies and conducts assessments, reassessments, and consultations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients to support discharge planning and functional recovery.
- Establish and implement treatment plans, considering patient needs, equipment, and supplies.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers; provide education, make referrals, and communicate effectively.
- Delegate tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on skill levels to ensure safe and effective care.
- Complete documentation per departmental policies; conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (required); Master's Degree preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and Occupational Therapist Licensure.
- No prior experience required, but relevant skills in patient evaluation and treatment are essential.
Skills
- Ability to collaborate, communicate, and delegate effectively.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
Schedule
Flexible schedule with potential for weekend work and alternate hours; may support community-based care and home visits in designated regions.