Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - West Michigan Talent Pool

Evergreen • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Optimal Care is building a talent pool for future Home Health Occupational Therapist opportunities in West Michigan. The role supports patients in regaining independence and returning to meaningful daily activities. Occupational Therapists work one-on-one with patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes to assess functional abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and create adaptive strategies that promote independence and safety. Care may address activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and participating in meaningful activities. The therapist provides education, hands-on training, and encouragement while collaborating with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team.

The office is located at 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with service area options in Kent, Ottawa, and Ionia counties. This is a high-travel role requiring daily travel within the service area. The stated schedule is Monday through 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.
• Excellent 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 in their home or care setting.
• Design personalized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Develop adaptive strategies and solutions to support independence and safety.
• Help patients rebuild skills for everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and engaging in meaningful activities.
• Provide patient and family 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 patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level