Occupational Therapist- PRN

Join a groundbreaking team at the forefront of innovative care delivery as a Home-Based Acute Care Occupational Therapist with the joint venture between Providence and Compassus – two leaders in advancing home health and hospital-at-home services. In this unique role, you’ll bring high-quality, inpatient-level therapy directly into the home, providing comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and thoughtful discharge planning. Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary care team, you’ll support patients through critical transitions with compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong focus on restoring independence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive therapy services including assessment, intervention, care planning, implementation, and discharge planning.
• Evaluating clients' physical, cognitive, psychological, and perceptual functions to ensure they can safely and effectively function at home.
• Developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families.
• Identifying and making appropriate referrals related to medical, social, and emotional factors that impact care.
• Educating and counseling clients and families on treatment plans, safety concerns, and therapy goals within your scope of practice.
• Adapting equipment and therapy techniques to the home environment to promote safety and optimal function.
• Independently managing a caseload, scheduling and coordinating home visits, and working closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care.
• Organizing a weekly schedule that balances client visits and participation in required team meetings.
• Supervising and instructing Home Health Aides on care plans, including functional skills training and exercise programs.
• Providing supervision and case management for clients receiving care from Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including completing every fifth visit.
• Delivering in-services to staff on new treatments or techniques.
• Completing documentation on the same day as visits, in line with agency guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Supporting the onboarding of new team members by introducing them to clinical practices in the home health setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy OR Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as an Occupational Therapist (required within 30 days of hire)
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Qualifications

• 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience with adults in a home care setting (preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities.

• Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the healthcare field
• Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care

Pay

Compensation range: $46.06-$66.81. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs