Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Quality Healthcare Group Inc. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled, functional, and patient-centered therapy services in home and residential environments. The OT will evaluate patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve independence, safety, and participation in meaningful activities.

This role is structured to be competitive with leading regional home health employers while maintaining manageable productivity expectations and strong clinical autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations assessing ADLs, IADLs, cognition, upper-extremity function, coordination, vision/perception, sensory needs, and environmental barriers.

• Develop measurable, function-based treatment plans aligned with physician orders and patient goals.

• Provide skilled interventions including:

  • ADL/IADL retraining (dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding, meal prep)

  • upper-extremity strengthening and coordination training

  • fine motor and cognitive rehabilitation

  • adaptive equipment assessment and training

  • home safety and fall-prevention interventions

  • energy conservation and task modification strategies

• Train patients, caregivers, and residential staff on safe techniques, adaptive tools, and home programs.

Home & Residential Care Coordination

• Evaluate environmental risks and recommend modifications to improve safety and independence.

• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, speech therapists, behavioral staff, and direct support professionals.

• Support transitions from hospital or rehab to home/community living.

• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate documentation supporting medical necessity and skilled need.

• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, CHC/MCO, and Pennsylvania DHS requirements.

• Track progress toward functional goals using objective outcome measures.

• Perform reassessments and discharge planning based on patient progress.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

• Active Pennsylvania OT license in good standing

• CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community visits

• Ability to work independently in patient homes and residential settings

Preferred Qualifications (Competitive Candidates)

• Experience in home health, geriatrics, neuro rehab, or IDD/TBI populations

• Familiarity with Axxess or AloraPLUS

• Experience in adaptive equipment prescription and environmental modification

• Prior caregiver/staff training experience

• Bilingual skills a plus