Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim Healthcare

• $93K — $135K *
Peoria, AZ 85345In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program with an active OT license in AZ
  • Minimum of 2 years occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare
  • Current CPR certification and fingerprint card
  • Knowledge of home health state and federal regulations
  • Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills with a focus on compassion

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy to patients with functional impairments due to illness or injury
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to develop patient care plans
  • Assess patient needs, document progress, and establish therapy goals
  • Help patients improve fine motor skills and coordination through targeted exercises
  • Recommend adaptive equipment to enhance patient safety and independence
  • Evaluate fall risks and implement home safety strategies
  • Educate patients and families on care plans, exercises, and self-care techniques

Benefits

  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios for meaningful patient interactions
  • Flexible assignments promoting work-life balance
  • Access to online training and opportunity to earn CEUs
  • Tuition discounts available through Rasmussen University
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and medical/dental/vision benefits for eligible employees
Full Job Description
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

in Phoenix / West Valley

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
  • $90 - $130 per 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
  • PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits, if eligible


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 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 AZ
  • Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification and fingerprint card
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
* Ladders Estimates

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