Home Health Occupational Therapist

About the role

Help people rediscover their ability to do the things that matter most. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with patients in their homes - teaching new skills, retraining lost abilities, and creating innovative solutions that enable them to regain independence in their daily activities. This role is perfect for a licensed OT who loves the creativity and problem-solving inherent in occupational therapy and wants the time to truly make a difference. You'll assess each patient's unique home environment, adapt treatments to their specific needs, and watch as they regain the ability to dress themselves, cook meals, and participate in the activities that give their lives meaning.

Responsibilities

• Restore Meaningful Function
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in once-familiar daily activities lost due to illness or injury
• Provide therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care abilities
• Demonstrate and teach alternate techniques for completing activities of daily living
• Focus on improving fine motor skills, coordination, and cognitive abilities for functional tasks
• Work toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
• Assess and Create Individualized Plans
• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of functional level using appropriate tests
• Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care team members
• Set realistic, measurable goals that address what matters most to each patient
• Evaluate home environments and identify modifications to support independence
• Assess ongoing care and equipment needs throughout the episode
• Provide Adaptive Solutions
• Order and/or fabricate orthotic, adaptive, and assistive devices tailored to patient needs
• Train patients and families in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
• Recommend home modifications and safety equipment to support independence
• Teach proper transfer techniques and positioning strategies
• Design creative solutions to overcome environmental barriers in the home
• Educate and Empower
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in exercise programs to increase strength and control
• Teach energy conservation and work simplification techniques
• Provide education on disease prevention and injury management
• Counsel families on home rehabilitation procedures and ongoing care needs
• Supervise and instruct occupational therapy assistants in patient-specific care plans
• Collaborate with the Care Team
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, PTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
• Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
• Make referrals to other disciplines when indicated by patient needs
• Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
• Maintain Clinical Excellence
• Complete accurate, timely documentation according to agency policies
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to physicians and care managers
• Stay current with occupational therapy trends and evidence-based practices
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
• Evaluate outcomes of care and adjust treatment approaches accordingly

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
• Home health experience
• Experience with adaptive

Benefits

Additional Information

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. Exceptional Benefits: Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program for field roles Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage Reimbursement Pet Insurance ID and Fraud Protection And more...

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