Home Health Care Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Position Overview
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, teach, and deliver therapy interventions and treatment directed by the Physician as established in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing pertinent updates to optimize patient well‑being. Territory: Full Time visits for Douglas and South Cobb County. Pay range is $85,000 - $125,000 / yr not including mileage or extra unit pay.

Essential Job Functions

Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength, and current level of function.

Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.

Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining occupational therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes.

Deliver occupational therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.

Maintain plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge care plans when appropriate.

Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and caretakers on home exercise plans to follow discharge.

Participate in coordination of services with the health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.

Document according to policy and procedure with minimal supervision or instruction, resulting in no technical or clinical denials from payers.

Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members, and family.

Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

Supervise other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.

Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Offers

401(k) with match

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours

Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement

PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university/program.

Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.

Preferred

Strong organization and communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proven relationship‑builder experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation.

Compliance
HHHAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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