Occupational Therapist - Full-Time / Part-Time or Per-Diem

Home & Health Care Management•Redding, CA

1d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Home & Health Care Management is Northern California’s oldest home health care agency, providing comprehensive in-home care and case management for older adults, children, and people with disabilities. The agency uses Medi-Cal, Medicare, and targeted health programs to develop solutions for clients. The Occupational Therapist delivers compassionate in-home treatment and helps patients achieve their goals of remaining in their homes. The position involves 100% travel within the service region, including Butte, Shasta, and Yuba-Sutter counties and surrounding communities. The agency is hiring for full-time work at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or part-time/per-diem work at 10–20 hours per week, with the possibility of expanded hours. Compensation is $55.00–$65.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. A medical exam is required upon a conditional job offer.

Requirements

Current California state license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Valid California driver’s license.
Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability policy and have a clean DMV report.
Must have a personal vehicle and proof of current auto insurance.
Must be COVID vaccinated or have an exemption.
Demonstrated technical competence and accountability for work output.
Proficiency in occupational therapy procedures and modalities, including assessing their effects.
Sensitivity when working with patients, families, and medical teams.
Ability to work with others at all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
Professional behavior while on duty.
Ability to maintain patient records and organize a daily schedule.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to drive intermittently on a daily basis.
Must successfully pass a medical exam, conditional upon a job offer.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a home health care provider is preferred.
Keeps occupational therapy knowledge current through independent study and continuing education.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients following a physician diagnosis.
Assess patients and identify deficits affecting self-care, functional mobility, behavior, cognition, and their ability to fulfill life roles.
Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes.
Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and balance through therapeutic exercises and activities.
Assist patients in developing or regaining daily living skills, including dressing, bathing, and eating.
Teach patients to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices to increase independence.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Monitor and document patients’ progress during therapy sessions.
Maintain patient records and organize the daily schedule.