Occupational Therapist OT Home Health
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide home health care in Berrien County. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ occupational therapy needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides care to support independence, daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and overall function. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, monitoring progress, coordinating adaptive equipment and specialized devices, and communicating with physicians and the care team. The Occupational Therapist also provides guidance and supervision to COTAs, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff involved in patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., full time, with no weekends or holidays. The role requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unrestricted OT license valid in the state of work.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- At least one year of experience in a clinical care setting.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide occupational therapy to improve independence, daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and overall function.
- Educate patients and caregivers about home therapy programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to changing needs and physician orders.
- Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and safety concerns to physicians and the care team.
- Coordinate adaptive equipment and specialized devices, including custom splints when needed.
- Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff involved in patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
