Home Health Occupational Therapist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHome Health Occupational Therapist (OT) in Newport News and surrounding areas!When you feel valued and supported by management, it makes every day more rewarding. As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, this is the kind of culture you will enjoy!Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:Salary starting at $90,000 - $105,0001:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceOnline training provides ability to earn CEUsPTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) BenefitsAs a Home Health OT, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injuryWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progressAssist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordinationSuggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to provide added supportAssess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safetyEducate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-careA few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in VirginiaMinimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsGood clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionateInterim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.#VeriPandoLogic. Keywords: Occupational Therapist (OT), Location: Portsmouth, VA - 23707 , PL: 604138324