Occupational Therapist, Home Health
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates – in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!
About the role
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, and efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, preparing aide plan of care, supervision of aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team. The role also involves participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies.
Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding. The Occupational Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency-specific protocols. May provide direction and clinical supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Implement the physician plan of care and obtain physician orders
- Prepare and supervise aide plan of care
- Coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team
- Participate in utilization management and control of patient supplies
- Provide care tailored to age-related and psychosocial needs of patients
- Ensure compliance with professional standards of care and agency protocols
- Provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed
Requirements
- OT graduate from an accredited curriculum
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or a healthcare-related area of study
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)
- Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- Valid California Driver’s License (Class C)
- Automobile insurance
- One year of professional experience required
- One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred
- Five years of direct patient care experience within the past five years required
- Reliable transportation
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including legible handwriting for patient records
- Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP accreditation, QI outcomes, infection control, and reimbursement patterns
- Self-starter with high initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy, and creativity
- Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and resource management skills
- Excellent collaborative and problem-solving skills
- Independent judgment in planning and providing patient care
- Strong assessment skills in physical, psychosocial, and environmental areas
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to meet company productivity standards
- Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict resolution, and time management in a challenging work environment
- Commitment to self-directed learning for professional development and licensure requirements
- Ability to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies annually
Schedule
- Full Time (40 hours per week)
- Shift: Days, 8 hours per day
- Days of the week: Monday – Friday
- Weekend requirements: As needed
Pay
Pay Range is $53.75 to $72.19 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.
Benefits
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.