Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Active OT license in Florida
Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare
CPR certification
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Strong interpersonal skills and clinical judgment
Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy to patients with daily task limitations due to illness or injury
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team on patient care
Assess patients, identify deficits, and set therapy goals
Assist patients with exercises to enhance fine motor skills and coordination
Recommend adaptive equipment for improved safety and support
Evaluate fall risks and implement home safety strategies
Educate patients and families on care plans and self-care techniques
Benefits
Compensation of $85 for OT evaluations and $75 for OT visits
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios for impactful care
Flexible assignments promoting autonomy and work-life balance
Access to online training and opportunities to earn CEUs
Tuition discounts available through Rasmussen University
Full Job Description
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)
in North Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, FL
Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
We compensate $85 for OT Eval and $75 for OT Visit
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:
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 patient's 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 Florida
Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
CPR certification
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
