What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at LHC Group?
LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Mena, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist.
At Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. This enables meaningful connections with patients, their families, our team members, and the communities we serve—it's all about helping people.
As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:
- To build trusted therapist-patient relationships in-person.
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Independence and autonomy.
- Career growth possibilities.
Giving your passion to serve others and drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist in Home Health assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
- Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other health care team members.
- Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
- Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
- Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected characteristic.
Elite Home Health a part of the LHC Group family of providers—the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
LHC Group Job ID #2025001549. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist
About LHC Group
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
