Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - PRN

Webster, Texas, United States

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we're more than a home health and hospice provider—we're a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you'll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity. Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success. Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental & Vision • Pharmacy Benefits • Virtual & Mental Health Support • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA) • Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal • 401(k) with Company Match • Employee Referral Program • Prepaid Legal Plans • Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks • Paid Time Off • Pet Insurance • Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Occupational Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services that help patients maintain comfort, function, and dignity at the end of life. Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play a meaningful role in supporting patients and families through skilled interventions and compassionate care.

Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Evaluate the patient's functional status, including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication ability, self-care capability, and work capacity.
• Assess the home environment to identify hazards or barriers to independence and determine necessary adaptive equipment.
• Participate in developing the patient's total plan of care and establish individualized treatment programs and goals.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily living activities lost to illness or injury, in alignment with organizational policy.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and function.
• Provide training for prosthetic or orthotic devices as indicated.
• Educate family, caregivers, and staff regarding the treatment plan and ways to support the patient's functional needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and support smooth care transitions.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain accurate clinical records, notes, and reports; promptly notify physicians of changes in condition as required.
• Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other members of the care team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with all personnel involved in the patient's care to ensure coordinated, efficient service delivery.
• Attend in-services, interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, and other required meetings to support comprehensive care planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
• Participate in hospice personnel orientation programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program meeting standards established by AOTA and AMA; meets personnel qualifications per §418.114(b)(5).
• Registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.