Home Health Occupational Therapist (Licensed) - North Genesee County
About The Position
The Home Health Occupational Therapist provides one-on-one care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes throughout Northern Genesee County. The role focuses on helping patients regain independence and resume meaningful daily activities, including dressing, bathing, cooking, managing routines, and participating in other activities. The Occupational Therapist assesses functional abilities, develops personalized treatment plans, and uses adaptive strategies and solutions to support patient independence and safety. The clinician provides education, hands-on training, and encouragement while working with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team. The position requires daily travel within the service area; the office is located in Saginaw, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited).
- 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
- Provide one-on-one occupational therapy to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.
- Assess patients’ functional abilities.
- Design personalized treatment plans tailored to individual goals and home settings.
- Develop adaptive strategies and solutions that promote independence and safety.
- Provide patient and family education, hands-on training, and encouragement.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Travel daily for home visits within the Northern Genesee County service area.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- At least 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.
- Professional growth support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
