Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - West Michigan Talent Pool
About The Position
Optimal Care is building a talent pool for future Home Health Occupational Therapist opportunities in West Michigan. The role focuses on helping patients regain independence and resume meaningful daily activities. Occupational Therapists provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes, assessing functional abilities and creating personalized treatment plans and adaptive strategies to support safety and independence. They provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement while working with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team. This is a high-travel role requiring daily visits within the service area of Kent, Ottawa, and Ionia counties. The listed office location is 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within the service area.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning abilities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations.
- Strong problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort working in varied home environments.
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and teams.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience.
- Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications.
- Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ functional abilities.
- Design personalized treatment plans and adaptive strategies that support independence and safety.
- Help patients rebuild skills for daily activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and engaging in meaningful activities.
- Provide patient education, hands-on training, and encouragement.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team.
- Travel daily within the service area to provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Pet insurance.
- ID and fraud protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
