PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Cincinnati•Sharonville, OH

About The Position

The Home Health Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services to patients in their homes to enhance their ability to perform daily activities and improve quality of life. The role involves assessing patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and developing and implementing individualized therapy programs in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. The therapist helps patients regain independence and achieve personal goals in a home environment. The position is PRN, with weekday and weekend work during the day. The role also includes maintaining patient records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards, supporting and educating caregivers, and staying current with occupational therapy practices and techniques.

Requirements

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
One year of clinical experience in a Home Health nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including assisting residents with mobility and transfers, maneuvering equipment, standing for extended periods, and completing repetitive tasks throughout shifts.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department’s work schedule.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and develop personalized therapy plans.
Design and implement individualized therapy programs addressing impairments, functional limitations, and performance deficits.
Educate patients and families on daily living strategies and environmental adaptations that support functional independence.
Use therapeutic interventions, including exercises, adaptive equipment, and modifications to daily activities, to improve patients’ abilities and quality of life.
Monitor and document patient progress, response to therapy, and changes in condition; provide reports to the supervising physician and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Guide patients in using assistive devices and adaptive technologies.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Support and educate caregivers and family members to improve patient care and facilitate therapy.
Participate in ongoing professional development and keep current with occupational therapy practices and techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.