Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) in Charlottesville and surrounding areas!
Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:- Full Time $90,000/Year or PRN $70.00-$110.00/Visit depending on type of visit
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training provides ability to earn CEUs
- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits
As a Home Health OT, 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 Virginia
- 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
