- Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim HealthCare

• $80K — $95K *
Pasadena, CA 91104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in California
  • Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification and any additional relevant certifications
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Strong clinical judgement and interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury
  • Collaborate with a home health team on the patient’s care plan and personal goals
  • Assess patients, observe deficits, establish therapy goals, and document progress
  • Guide patients through exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Recommend adaptive equipment for added support to patients
  • Evaluate fall risks and implement strategies to enhance home safety
  • Educate patients and families on therapy plans, exercises, and self-care techniques

Benefits

  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios allowing for meaningful impact
  • Flexible assignments promoting autonomy and work-life balance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Medical/Vision insurance, and 401(k) benefits
Full Job Description
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

PASADENA

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • [PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Vision & 401(k) Benefits]


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, LVN, CNA, HHA, PT ,OT, 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 provide 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 California
  • Minimum of 1 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification and any other certifications
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

* Ladders Estimates

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