PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Cincinnati•Sharonville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic services to patients in their homes, focusing on improving their ability to perform daily activities and their overall quality of life. The role assesses, plans, and implements individualized therapy programs in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to address physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges and help patients regain independence and achieve personal goals.

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 and ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop personalized therapy plans.
Design and implement individualized therapy programs addressing impairments, functional limitations, and performance deficits.
Educate patients and families on techniques and strategies to improve daily living skills and adapt the environment to support functional independence.
Use therapeutic interventions, including exercises, adaptive equipment, and modifications to daily activities, to enhance patients’ abilities and quality of life.
Monitor and document patient progress, response to therapy, and changes in condition; provide detailed 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, current 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 stay current with occupational therapy practices and techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.