Occupational Therapist

Overview
Join our healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist, where your expertise will empower individuals in the home health community to achieve independence and improve their quality of life. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs tailored to each patient's unique needs. Working in home health environments, you will be at the forefront of helping clients overcome challenges related to disabilities, injuries, or developmental delays. Your dedication will make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys and daily functioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine patients’ functional abilities and develop customized care plans.
• Assist patients with setting goals for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility to promote independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions across care settings.
• Provide therapy interventions for diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, , and those in Their homes as well as those living in ALF.
• Implement therapeutic techniques in various environments , skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and case management activities following medical terminology and anatomy knowledge standards.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, adaptive equipment use, and strategies to enhance daily functioning.

Experience

• Proven experience working with individuals with mobilitys across multiple settings including home health settings and or skilled nursing facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with ADLs and develop effective discharge plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Familiarity with physiology principles, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology essential for accurate assessments and treatment planning.
• Prior involvement in case management activities within post-acute or home health care settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients on therapy strategies. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills foster independence and enhance lives every day!

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person