Interim Home Healthcare is seeking a PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team!
- Covering visits in Susquehanna County
- $65 per visit
- Independent Contractor
- 1:1 therapist-to-client ratios
As an Occupational Therapist OT in home health you will help patients regain independence by improving daily living skills like bathing, dressing, and mobility. OTs assess needs, create personalized care plans, recommend adaptive equipment, and ensure a safe home environment to support recovery and prevent falls.
Responsibilities for the Home Health Occupational Therapist OT:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patients plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification; preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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