Occupational Therapist - Home Health

About the role

Pride Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support our client’s Home Health program in Salisbury, MD to cover Dorchester, Wicomico, Worchester. This is a 3-month contract assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details

• Job Name: Home Health Occupational Therapist
• Location: Salisbury, MD
• Coverage Area: Cover Dorchester, Wicomico, Worchester
• Duration: 3+ months Contract (Possibilities of extension)
• Schedule: Mon to Fri (5 days/wk.) 8 am to 4:30 PM
• On Call/Weekend: None
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement Provided - (from first patient to last patient, excluding travel to and from home)

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services within the scope of state licensure, following the physician-approved plan of care and evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate patients' functional abilities, body systems, and therapy needs; collaborate with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor, document, and report patients' progress, responses to treatment, and any changes in condition to the physician and nursing supervisor.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members about treatment plans, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Complete timely evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries in compliance with agency policies, CMS requirements, and state regulations.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area to provide home-based therapy services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff conferences, and agency committees.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and home health aides as permitted by state regulations and agency policy.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments using standardized diagnostic and functional testing.
• Provide in-service education and support ongoing staff development when requested.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge, continuing education, and active state licensure while adhering to professional standards of practice.
• Demonstrate scheduling flexibility, including participation in weekend rotations and possible holiday coverage, to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist licensure
• Home health/home care experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.