Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care Specialist

Job Description:

A Home Health Occupational Therapist at Interim HealthCare is responsible for providing personalized therapy to patients in need of assistance with daily tasks. This role involves assessing patient deficits, establishing therapy goals, and documenting progress.

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 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
• Provide supervision and guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Colorado
• Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience in home healthcare
• CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
• Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test for THC)
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate