Occupational Therapist (OT)

Help Patients Regain Their Independence, One Everyday Victory at a Time.

Your Occupational Therapy Skills Can Make a Difference Right Where Patients Live.

At Human Touch Home Health , we're looking for compassionate, motivated, and skilled Occupational Therapists (OTs) to provide personalized home health therapy services throughout Washington, DC.

For many patients, recovery isn't just about getting stronger. It's about being able to get dressed independently, prepare a meal, safely navigate their home, or return to everyday activities they once enjoyed.

That's where you come in.

We're seeking therapists who value one-on-one patient care, professional independence, and the flexibility to accept visits that fit their availability.

Whether you're looking for supplemental income, additional patient visits, or an opportunity to expand your home health experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Expertise Helps Patients Do More. Your Schedule Should Give You More Freedom, Too.

Why Consider Human Touch Home Health?

• Flexible PRN Scheduling: Accept visits based on your availability and patient needs
• Competitive Per-Visit Compensation
• Opportunities for Additional Patient Visits
• Preferred Coverage Areas: Choose the DC neighborhoods where you'd like to accept visits
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Supportive Clinical Leadership and Administrative Teams
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Care Environment
• Professional Independence With Clinical Support

Where We Need Occupational Therapists

We're seeking OT coverage throughout Washington, DC.

Northwest DC

• Petworth
• Columbia Heights
• Brightwood
• Takoma
• Cleveland Park
• Tenleytown
• Chevy Chase DC
• Friendship Heights
• Woodley Park
• Mount Pleasant

Northeast DC

• Brookland
• Fort Totten
• Michigan Park
• Woodridge
• Deanwood
• Trinidad
• H Street Corridor
• Capitol Hill

Southeast DC

• Anacostia
• Congress Heights
• Washington Highlands
• Fort Dupont
• Hillcrest
• Benning Ridge

Southwest DC

• Southwest Waterfront
• Bellevue
• Buzzard Point
• Surrounding communities

You do NOT have to cover all of Washington, DC!

Prefer Northwest or Northeast? Great!

Interested in Southeast or Southwest? Let us know!

We work to match available patient visits with your preferred coverage area whenever possible.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll provide skilled therapy services that help patients improve functional abilities, regain independence, and safely manage everyday activities in their homes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve daily living skills and functional independence
• Help patients improve their ability to complete bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and other activities of daily living
• Assess home environments and recommend appropriate safety modifications and adaptive equipment
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve coordination, strength, endurance, and functional performance
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, energy conservation, and home exercise programs
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned and required
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using WellSky
• Follow applicable Medicare, District of Columbia, and agency requirements
• Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active District of Columbia Occupational Therapist (OT) License
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Reliable transportation to patient homes
• Ability to independently manage assigned home health visits
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health experience
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patients
• Familiarity with Medicare home health documentation requirements
• WellSky/Kinnser experience

Home health experience is preferred, but not required.

Every Visit Can Change Someone's Day

It's helping someone regain the ability to get dressed without assistance.

It's teaching a patient how to safely prepare a meal after an illness.

It's helping someone regain confidence in completing daily activities.

And sometimes, it's helping a patient accomplish something they thought they might never do again.

At Human Touch Home Health, we believe occupational therapy is about restoring independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Position Details

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Employment Type: PRN / Per Diem
Location: Washington, DC
Work Setting: Home Health / Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability
Coverage: Preferred DC Neighborhoods

Washington, DC Occupational Therapists, Let's Connect!

If you're a DC-licensed Occupational Therapist seeking flexible visits, additional income, and the opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Skills Restore Independence. Your Compassion Makes Recovery Personal.

Apply today and tell us your preferred DC coverage area and availability!

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.