Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) – Southeast Michigan Talent Pool
About The Position
Optimal Care is growing and looking to connect with talented individuals for future opportunities. This role involves helping patients regain independence and return to daily activities by working one-on-one in their homes. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will use creativity, clinical expertise, and problem-solving to help patients rebuild skills for everyday living, such as dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and engaging in meaningful activities. The goal is to guide patients toward rediscovering their ability to live safely and independently. This position is suited for a licensed Occupational Therapist who enjoys a flexible, patient-centered environment and tailoring care to individual goals and home settings. Responsibilities include assessing functional abilities, designing personalized treatment plans, and developing adaptive strategies and solutions to support independence and safety. Collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team is key, providing education, hands-on training, and encouragement for patient progress. The role requires daily travel within the service area to provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience
- Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation
Responsibilities
- Help patients regain independence and return to daily activities.
- Work one-on-one with patients in their homes.
- Use creativity, clinical expertise, and problem-solving to help patients rebuild skills for everyday living.
- Guide patients as they rediscover their ability to live safely and independently.
- Assess functional abilities.
- Design personalized treatment plans.
- Develop adaptive strategies and solutions that support independence and safety.
- Provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem 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
