Certified Occupational Therapist

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency•Merced, CA

13d•$55 - $65•Remote

About The Position

Compassionate Care is seeking a career-driven Certified Occupational Therapist for their location in Merced County and Surrounding Areas. This role offers a hybrid compensation model (hourly and paid per visit) with negotiable rates based on experience, skill level, and availability. The organization emphasizes a supportive company culture, growth opportunities, and a dynamic, team-oriented work environment. They are committed to investing in their team's well-being and success, believing that taking care of their employees allows them to provide the best patient care. The company has a strong presence in California, serving multiple counties and continuing to grow, which creates opportunities for advancement. They value respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing employees as the core of their operations. The team stays due to feeling supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make. This position is ideal for professionals seeking stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. The diverse team reflects the communities served and is dedicated to exceptional care with heart. Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt daily.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possess and maintain current CPR Certification.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
Identifies equipment needs.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Communicates plan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.
May teach new skills or re-train patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition.
Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Amends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
Instructs the patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patients.