Occupational Therapist (56261)
About The Position
Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health in Janesville, WI and surrounding areas Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home. Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this! Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits: Salary range: $80,000 - 95,000/year 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Clinician Friendly EMR! Employer happily covers 90% of employee medical plan Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Wisconsin
- Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- 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, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, 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 offer 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
Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 - 95,000/year
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Clinician Friendly EMR!
- Employer happily covers 90% of employee medical plan
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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