OT home health

Job Summary

The Home Care Occupational Therapist provides in-home occupational therapy services to support patients in improving independence safety and function in daily living activities. This role involves evaluating patients in their home environment developing individualized treatment plans and delivering skilled interventions to promote optimal recovery and quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations in patients homes
• Establish individualized goals and treatment plans based on patient needs and functional limitations
• Provide skilled therapy to improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
• Assess home environments and recommend safety modifications to reduce fall risk and improve accessibility
• Train patients and caregivers in adaptive techniques safety strategies and use of assistive devices
• Recommend and educate on appropriate adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment
• Document evaluations treatment interventions and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians nurses and therapists
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate patients and families on functional maintenance safety and injury prevention
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines agency policies and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (BS MS or Doctorate) from an accredited program
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the practicing state
• NBCOT certification (if required by state regulations)
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within assigned service area to patient homes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home health rehabilitation or outpatient therapy
• Experience working with older adults or medically complex patients
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Strong independent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Work Environment

• Field-based role requiring daily travel to patient homes
• Flexible schedule based on patient needs and caseload
• Varied home environments requiring adaptability and clinical judgment
• Physical activity may include standing bending and assisting patients with mobility tasks