Home Health Occupational Therapist OT

Home Health Occupational Therapist OT

Job Summary:

PathWell Health, a trusted and community-focused home health care provider, seeks a compassionate and experienced Home Health Occupational Therapist OT to join our team in San Diego, California . As an integral member of our health care team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities or developmental delays.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with clients, representatives, caregivers, and physicians
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in accordance with established plans of care
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other representatives on rehabilitation care and activities to promote health, safety, and independent living
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Select activities that promote work and life-management skills within clients' mental or physical capabilities
• Recommend changes to patients' work or living environments to ensure their needs and capabilities are met
• Engage in research activities and participate in formal educational training related to therapy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid California Occupational Therapist license
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Compensation:

• Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 annually