Occupational Therapist - OT - Permanent

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Services are delivered in patients' private residences or within independent living facilities, allowing therapy to occur in the most functional environmentthe patient's home. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. This role includes directing patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, as well as facilitating the learning of skills essential for adaptation, independence, and productivity. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards
• Maintain adherence to treatment schedules, documentation standards, billing timelines, and work-related meetings
• Participate in patient care conferences, staffing meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs
• Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Adapt programs and plans of care based on individual patient needs
• Promote a safe treatment environment and enforce safety standards
• Order, clean, maintain, and report repair needs for equipment and supplies
• Deliver patient-centered care with compassion and respect

Clinical Duties

• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients through history, systems review, and appropriate assessments
• Interpret evaluation findings to establish diagnoses, identify impairments, determine prognosis, and develop plans of care
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers to establish treatment goals
• Implement and document occupational therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
• Cognitive skills training
• Muscle strength, coordination, and endurance
• Mobility and balance training
• Perceptual and sensory awareness activities
• Sitting and standing tolerance
• Activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Joint protection and work simplification techniques
• Orientation and low vision interventions
• Physical agent modalities
• Fall risk management
• Medication management support
• Health and wellness education
• Community integration and reintegration
• Home and community case management
• Design, fabricate, fit, and train patients in the use of adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics
• Select activities appropriate to the patient's physical and cognitive abilities
• Instruct patients in functional activity skills and evaluate progress and rehabilitative potential
• Perform routine re-evaluations to modify or progress treatment plans
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of eligibility
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to patient residences

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compliance Requirements

• Adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including HIPAA and ethical standards
• Participation in required orientation and training programs
• Prompt reporting of compliance concerns through appropriate channels
• Cooperation with audits, investigations, and quality improvement initiatives

Physical & Work Requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, balancing, and stair climbing

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor, patient-home settings with limited outdoor exposure
• Exposure to noise, environmental hazards, uneven surfaces, and automotive equipment
• Occasional use of personal protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks)

Work Situations

• Frequent interaction with patients and caregivers
• Performance under deadlines and measurable standards
• Continuous problem-solving and instruction-following