- Occupational Therapist (OT)

West LA•Pasadena, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) PASADENA A pioneer in home care and Home Health Interim HealthCare is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients and eager to employ OTs who feel the same. Did you know, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals? We understand firsthand what it takes to care for others and the sacrifices you make to do so. If you’re ready to work for a company that appreciates you and empowers you to be the best therapist you can be, you are made for this! Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits: 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance [ PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Vision & 401(k) Benefits ] As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LVN, CNA, HHA, PT ,OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to provide added support Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in California
Minimum of 1 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
CPR certification and any other certifications
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LVN, CNA, HHA, PT ,OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to provide added support
Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care