Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim Healthcare

$88K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Active OT license in Florida
  • Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare
  • CPR certification
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment and strong interpersonal skills
  • Resourceful and compassionate demeanor

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy for patients facing difficulties with daily tasks due to illness or injury
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to implement patient care plans
  • Assess patients to identify deficits and set therapy goals while documenting progress
  • Guide patients through exercises to enhance fine motor skills and coordination
  • Recommend adaptive equipment for improved patient safety
  • Evaluate fall risks and develop strategies for home safety enhancements
  • Educate patients and families on therapy plans, exercises, and self-care techniques

Benefits

  • Compensation of $85 for OT evaluations and $75 for OT visits
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios to positively influence patient outcomes
  • Flexible assignments enabling autonomy and work-life balance
  • Access to online training and opportunities to earn CEUs
  • Tuition discounts 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

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

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