What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Position position at Interim HealthCare?
Company Overview
Interim HealthCare, the nation's first home care company, is a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists. 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.
Salary and Benefits
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy competitive weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits for full-time employees. Holiday and PTO pay are also available for full-time staff members.
Job Description
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, your primary responsibility will be to provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury. You will work as part of a home health team, collaborating with RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, PTs, and SLPs to focus on the patient's plan of care and personal goals.
- Assess patient deficits, establish therapy goals, and document progress
- Provide exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment to offer added support
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals, and self-care
