Occupational Therapist (55788)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Jackson, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Amador Home Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated Home Health Occupational Therapist to serve patients in Jackson, California, and the surrounding Amador County area. The therapist provides skilled occupational therapy evaluations and interventions in patients’ homes, helping them improve activities of daily living, functional independence, safety, recovery, and quality of life. The role involves working with patients and caregivers to identify barriers to daily activities, establish individualized goals, and develop practical strategies that support independence. Work may include improving independence with dressing and bathing, recommending adaptive equipment, addressing functional mobility challenges, and teaching strategies for completing everyday activities safely. The therapist practices within their professional scope, uses clinical judgment to determine appropriate interventions, and collaborates with the home health care team to support coordinated, high-quality care. The position is full-time, based in Jackson, California, with travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. Pay is $56–$62 per hour, with $0.67 per mile reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.

Requirements

Current, valid California Occupational Therapy license.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal vehicle.
Current automobile insurance.
Ability to travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Patient-centered approach and passion for helping people maintain independence and dignity.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and interventions to patients in their homes.
Help patients improve activities of daily living, functional independence, safety, recovery, and quality of life.
Work with patients and caregivers to identify barriers to daily activities, establish individualized goals, and develop practical strategies.
Support patients in improving independence with dressing and bathing.
Recommend adaptive equipment and address functional mobility challenges.
Teach strategies for completing everyday activities safely.
Use professional judgment to select appropriate occupational therapy interventions and individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, physicians, and other care professionals to support coordinated patient care.
Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area.