What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) position at Interim HealthCare- Northern Colorado?
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
Opportunities in: Thornton, Brighton, Northglenn and surrounding areas
Compensation: $75-150 per visit, (depending on visit type), PLUS travel and mileage compensation
Status: Full Time or Part-Time (Part time Minimum Expectation of 5 visits or 10 hours per week)
Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it. For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a Home Health OT, you’ll have the ability to customize therapy to each patient’s needs and implement strategies that make their home an easier place to navigate. If you’re ready to experience the rewards that home health therapy brings, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Competitive, Weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement
- Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees.
- Supportive, caring management that will have your back
- Medical for full-time; dental, vision and supplemental benefits available for everyone.
- 1:1 patient ratio; where you make a difference in our patients care with flexible assignments to fit your needs!
- Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- 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
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:
- Current Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure in the state of Colorado
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (demonstration course required)
- One year of OT experience - Home health care preferred.
- Meets the requirements of federal and/or state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.
- Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test for THC)
- No Covid Vaccination Required
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). 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.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Application Deadline: Accepting ongoing applications.
Salary : $75 - $150
