OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-HH

Pella Regional Health Center • Pella, IA

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About The Position

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in empowering patients to achieve their highest level of function and independence—all within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Utilizing your expertise in physical assessment, therapeutic interventions, and patient education, you'll help individuals regain mobility, improve their ability to perform daily living activities, rebuild confidence, and enhance their overall quality of life. In this role, you'll work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary home health team to develop and implement personalized care plans that support recovery, reduce hospital readmissions, and promote long-term wellness. You'll be responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction, and administration of occupational therapy services as prescribed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. You will guide patients in reaching their maximum potential through tailored treatment strategies, while coordinating, delegating, and supervising tasks assigned to supportive staff to ensure the highest standard of care. As a valued member of the home health team, you will report directly to the Home Health Director. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and no weekend or holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Current state Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy or accredited college/university with a certificate in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment operation, maintenance, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Empower patients to achieve their highest level of function and independence.
• Utilize expertise in physical assessment, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.
• Help individuals regain mobility and improve their ability to perform daily living activities.
• Work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary home health team to develop personalized care plans.
• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy services as prescribed.
• Guide patients in reaching their maximum potential through tailored treatment strategies.
• Coordinate, delegate, and supervise tasks assigned to supportive staff.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• No weekend or holiday shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree