Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

Partners in Home Care•Missoula, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Partners In Home Care is a nonprofit home health and hospice provider serving Western Montana. The Occupational Therapist works with nurses, physical therapists, and aides to help patients live well at home. The role provides clinical freedom to design care suited to each patient’s life and routines. The therapist conducts in-home evaluations, develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans, delivers evidence-based interventions, and guides patients through admissions, reassessments, and discharges. The role also includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and QAPI initiatives, coordinating daily schedules and travel, completing OASIS assessments, following Medicare and payer requirements, and documenting care using electronic point-of-care systems. Positions are available in Missoula County and Lake County, with occasional travel within the service area. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday and may be flexible based on FTE and patient-care needs. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Benefits are available to employees at 0.6 FTE and above.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Montana Occupational Therapist license or ability to obtain one.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate auto insurance.
Access to high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of occupational therapy experience.
Home health or clinical rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive in-home occupational therapy evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions and adjust plans as patients’ needs change.
Guide patients through episodes of care, including admissions, reassessments, and discharges.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide oversight to CNAs when applicable.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and QAPI initiatives.
Plan daily schedules to support continuity of care and efficient travel.
Complete and score OASIS assessments accurately and in accordance with Medicare regulations.
Stay current on payer guidelines and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Document services and communications using point-of-care electronic systems.
Maintain Montana occupational therapy licensure, continuing education, and ethical professional standards.
Participate in agency training and development.