Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Sacramento

Step into a rewarding career where therapy is tailored to individual lives, enhancing patient outcomes. As a Home Health OT, you will assist patients in regaining their independence and mastering daily activities within the comfort of their own homes.

Our organization is a pioneer in home care services and a prominent employer of Home Health OTs. We recognize the significance of personalized therapy for patients who require innovative approaches to simplify their daily routines. In this role, you will empower individuals to return to their cherished activities in the environment where they thrive. If this resonates with your passion for therapy, you are the perfect fit!

Benefits for Our Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Annual Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios, allowing you to make a meaningful impact
• Flexible assignments that promote autonomy and a healthy work-life balance
• Access to online training, professional development, and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts available through Rasmussen University
• [Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, and 401(k) options]

Key Responsibilities of a Home Health Occupational Therapist:

• Deliver occupational therapy to patients facing challenges in daily tasks due to illness or injury
• Collaborate with a home health team, which may include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, PTs, and SLPs, to focus on the patient’s care plan and personal objectives
• Evaluate patients, identify deficits, set therapy goals, and document progress
• Guide patients through exercises aimed at enhancing fine motor skills and coordination
• Recommend adaptive devices such as grab bars and shower chairs for additional support
• Assess fall risks and implement strategies to enhance home safety
• Educate patients and their families about the care plan, exercises, goals, and self-care techniques

Essential Qualifications for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and possession of an active OT license in California
• At least 1 year of experience in occupational therapy, preferably in home healthcare settings
• Current CPR certification (and any additional relevant certifications)
• Familiarity with state and federal home health regulations
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and compassion

Why Choose to Work with Us?

Established in 1966, our organization is the first in the nation to provide home care services and is a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists. With over 300 offices nationwide, we are dedicated to fostering a family-oriented culture that values and supports therapists while prioritizing patient care. Join a vast network of OTs who are making a profound difference in the lives of others through personalized, home-based therapy.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws are strictly prohibited.