What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice?
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Embark on a new career path where therapy is tailored to a patient's life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you'll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.
We're the nation's first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. Our Home Health OTs help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived.
Benefits:
- Pay range for OT: $75,000-$95,000 & mileage reimbursement
- Weekly bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, life & short-term & long-term disability insurance. 401(k)/Roth. Pet insurance.
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Paid vacation time & weekly pay
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Michigan
- Minimum of # year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
About Us:
We're Interim HealthCare - West Michigan, operating through 300 offices. Our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
