Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Walnut Creek, CA

Occupational Therapist (OT)

This is a home health role and will require the occupational therapist to work in the field visiting patients in the community.

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service it's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. We serve patients throughout Contra Costa County and parts of Solano and Alameda counties. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered.

Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! As a OT with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Pay Range: $65.00 - $80.00/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an occupational therapist (OT) to be responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Teaches new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• Fabricates splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Trains patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

Job Requirements

• Valid CA OT License
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Why Muir Home Health?

Muir Home Health is a joint venture between John Muir Health and Cornerstone Group which has about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team's dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the "provider of choice" in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

What makes us unique? At Muir Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

We'd love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

Muir Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.