Home Health Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide skilled, patient-centered home health care to patients in Jacksonville, Springfield, and surrounding areas. The role involves working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team while exercising autonomy in patient care. The position offers $20,000 in potential bonuses: a $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to achievement of key milestones and performance expectations, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 18 months of employment. Employees must remain in good standing and in the role and status for which they were hired to qualify. The company also describes additional reward opportunities for continued employment and growth. The position includes support from a dedicated field education team starting on Day 1, mentoring and support from leadership, and a collaborative culture. The role is field-based and requires travel to patient homes within the assigned territory; approximately 20% of the workday is spent driving.
Requirements
- Hold an active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state where the work is performed.
- Have at least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Be able to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, including screening for medical and recreational marijuana.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled, patient-centered care in a home health setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, and home safety.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that promote patient independence and quality of life.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, assistive equipment, energy conservation, and home safety strategies.
- Think critically and solve problems in real time.
- Complete thorough, compliant EMR documentation.
- Work independently while collaborating with the care team.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous paid time off
- Pension Plan
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership
- $10,000 first-year success bonus, subject to stated eligibility conditions
- $10,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 18 months, subject to stated eligibility conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
