Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health
About The Position
TheraCare is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a PRN home health role serving adult and geriatric patients in San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas. The position provides one-on-one care in patients’ homes, with flexible daytime scheduling and clinical autonomy. Therapists help patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and independence at home. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, post-surgical, and other conditions; developing and updating individualized Plans of Care; and addressing daily activities, coordination, strength, balance, and functional mobility. Treatment may include manual therapy, non-complex modalities, fall-prevention interventions, home-safety recommendations, adaptive equipment training, and splint fabrication. The therapist completes EMR documentation, coordinates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and may supervise COTAs and home health aides. The patient population includes adults and seniors recovering from surgery or stroke, people with neurological conditions or chronic pain and mobility limitations, and patients at risk of falls. The position requires a doctorate in Occupational Therapy, an active Texas OT license or eligibility for Compact OT licensure, at least one year of home health experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation with current auto insurance. HomeCareHomeBase experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Texas or eligibility for Compact OT licensure.
- At least one year of home health experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of home health regulations and Medicare guidelines is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- HomeCareHomeBase (HCHB) experience.
- Knowledge of home health regulations and Medicare guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Perform home health occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations for adult and geriatric patients.
- Develop and update individualized Plans of Care.
- Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, post-surgical, and other medical conditions.
- Address ADLs, IADLs, coordination, strength, balance, and functional mobility.
- Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities, including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments.
- Implement fall-prevention interventions, home-safety measures, and environmental modifications.
- Train patients and caregivers in adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment.
- Fabricate splints and recommend assistive devices as appropriate.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
- Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Supervise COTAs and home health aides, as applicable.
- Follow home health regulations, infection-control procedures, and safety standards.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Over-productivity pay.
- Health, vision, and dental plan options.
- Supplemental life, disability, and accident insurance.
- 401(k) with matching contributions.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time for full-time employees.
- CEU reimbursement.
- Employee recognition program with financial rewards.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
