Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Overview $20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus! Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM As an Occupational Therapist (OT) in our Home Health team, you’ll bring your clinical expertise and compassionate care directly to patients in the comfort of their own homes. You'll play a key role in developing and delivering personalized therapy plans that help patients regain independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their goals. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll provide hands‑on treatment, education, and support—all grounded in best clinical practices. Your impact will be seen not only in improved patient outcomes, but in the meaningful relationships you build and the exceptional experience you create for every individual you serve. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health occupational therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Evaluates and assesses the patient’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests. Develops specific occupational therapy procedures as well as functional activities in accordance with written physician plan of treatment and patient evaluation. Develops and administers plan of treatment including environmental modifications. Oversees use of treatment modalities, prosthetic devices and therapeutic appliances. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE Eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) Licensure/Certifications: Licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply in the practicing state. Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements. Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re‑certification. Minimum Experience: One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned. Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr UnityPoint Health