Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - San Jose

Focus Health

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in California
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience under a licensed Occupational Therapist; home health experience preferred
  • Ability to perform in-home occupational therapy evaluations and treatments
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to submit records in a timely manner
  • Experience with Home Care Home Base or other home health EMR systems preferred
  • Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient functional status, including muscle function and endurance
  • Assess home environment for hazards that hinder independent living
  • Identify the necessary equipment for patient care
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Conduct initial evaluations and report findings to healthcare providers
  • Document evaluations and treatment plans, updating them every thirty days
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data timely
  • Observe and report on the patient's treatment response and progress
  • Instruct patients/caregivers on improving independence in daily living activities

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous referral bonus program
  • Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
  • Supportive leadership from experienced staff
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Evaluate patient functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.
  • Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living
  • Identify equipment needs
  • Provide supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Conduct an initial evaluation/assessment and report findings to the Health Care Provider and RN and develops the plan of care promptly for patients
  • Document initial evaluation and treatment plan and re-evaluations of patient's progress at least every thirty (30) days and update plan of care as necessary.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data, as indicated on a timely basis.
  • Observe, record and report to Health Care Provider the patient's treatment, response and progress and promptly report significant changes
  • Obtain orders to revise plan of care
  • Instruct patient/CG in the use of alternate methods and devices for upgrading independence in activities of daily living

Who You Are
  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused
  • Comfortable working independently in the home setting
  • A collaborative team player who values communication and support
  • Motivated by meaningful, one-on-one patient care

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of California
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience under a licensed Occupational Therapist; home health experience preferred
  • Ability to perform in-home occupational therapy evaluations and treatments
  • Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete and submit records in a timely manner
  • Experience with Home Care Home Base or other home health EMR systems preferred
  • Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance

Schedule Options

We are currently hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem Occupational Therapy opportunities. Scheduling preferences will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the best fit.

Pay & Perks
  • Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
  • Full-time benefits (23 days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage) available to full-time associates
  • Flexible scheduling designed to support true work-life balance (available to full-time, part-time, and per diem clinicians)
  • Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous referral bonus program
  • Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
  • Supportive, tenured leadership team that truly has your back

Work schedule
  • Day shift
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

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