Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Sacramento

Step into a rewarding career where therapy is tailored to individual lives, enhancing patient outcomes. As a Home Health OT, your role will be to assist patients in regaining their independence and mastering daily activities within the comfort of their own homes.

Our organization is a pioneer in home care services and a prominent employer of Home Health OTs. We recognize the significance of personalized therapy for patients who require innovative approaches to simplify their daily routines. In this position, you will empower individuals to return to their cherished activities in the environment where they feel most at ease. If this resonates with your passion for therapy, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits for Our Home Health Occupational Therapists Include:

• Annual Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios, allowing you to make a meaningful impact
• Flexible assignments that promote autonomy and a healthy work-life balance
• Access to online training, professional development, and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts available through Rasmussen University
• [Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, and 401(k) benefits]

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering occupational therapy to patients facing challenges in daily tasks due to illness or injury
• Collaborating with a home health team, which may include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, PTs, and SLPs, to focus on the patient’s care plan and personal objectives
• Evaluating patients, identifying deficits, setting therapy goals, and documenting progress
• Guiding patients through exercises aimed at enhancing fine motor skills and coordination
• Recommending adaptive equipment, such as grab bars and shower chairs, to provide additional support
• Assessing fall risks and implementing strategies to enhance home safety
• Educating patients and their families about the care plan, exercises, goals, and self-care techniques

Essential Qualifications for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and possession of a valid OT license in California
• At least 1 year of experience in occupational therapy, preferably in a home healthcare setting
• Current CPR certification (and any additional relevant certifications)
• Familiarity with state and federal home health regulations
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and compassion

Why Join Our Organization?

Established in 1966, we are the first home care company in the nation and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists. With over 300 offices nationwide, we are dedicated to fostering a family-oriented culture that values and supports therapists while prioritizing patient care. Become part of a nationwide community of OTs who are making a profound difference in the lives of others through personalized, home-based therapy.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

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