Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Build a Career Around Helping Patients Rebuild Their Lives.

Ready for a Full-Time Occupational Therapy Opportunity That Offers More Than Just Another Caseload?

At Human Touch Home Health , we're looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Washington, DC home health team on a full-time basis .

We understand that occupational therapists want more than a position that fills their schedules. They want professional satisfaction, supportive leadership, meaningful patient relationships, and an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Our home health setting allows you to work directly with patients in their own environments, helping them regain independence and confidence in everyday activities.

Whether you're an experienced home health OT or a therapist looking to transition from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or outpatient setting, we'd love to connect.

Your Career Deserves Stability. Your Patients Deserve Exceptional Care.

What We Offer

• Full-Time Employment
• Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Options
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Supportive Clinical Leadership and Administrative Teams
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Care Environment
• Professional Independence With Clinical Support
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Where You'll Provide Care

We're seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to provide services throughout Washington, DC , including:

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

Important: This is a full-time field-based position serving patients throughout Washington, DC. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between assigned patient locations based on agency needs.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients regain the skills and confidence needed to safely perform 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
• Ability to manage a full-time patient caseload throughout assigned Washington, DC service areas

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.

Why Home Health Occupational Therapy Matters

In a traditional therapy setting, you help patients prepare for life outside the facility.

In home health, you get to help them succeed in that environment.

You'll see firsthand how your interventions help patients safely navigate their homes, complete daily activities, and regain confidence in their abilities.

At Human Touch Home Health, occupational therapy is about helping patients return to the activities that make life meaningful.

Position Details

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Washington, DC
Work Setting: Home Health / Field-Based
Schedule: Full-Time, Based on Patient Scheduling and Agency Needs
Coverage: Washington, DC Service Area

Washington, DC Occupational Therapists - Your Next Career Opportunity Starts Here!

If you're a DC-licensed Occupational Therapist seeking full-time employment, benefits, supportive leadership, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you.

Make Your Next Career Move One That Helps Others Move Forward.

Apply today to join the Human Touch Home Health team!

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.