Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health
About The Position
At TRU Healthcare, we believe great care starts with great people. We’re looking for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants the flexibility of per-diem work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their own homes. We’re more than a healthcare provider—we’re a team committed to servant leadership, empathy, altruism, and integrity. Our mission is to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for individuals and communities who may otherwise be underserved. And while our work is serious, we believe work shouldn't feel like a chore. We value teamwork, respect, appreciation, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.
Requirements
- Current, valid Minnesota Occupational Therapist license.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Ability to travel within Duluth and surrounding areas.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between patient visits.
- A genuine desire to help patients live more safely and independently.
Nice To Haves
- Previous home health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes based on individualized treatment plans.
- Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop treatment strategies focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Address functional limitations related to strength, coordination, balance, cognition, mobility, and other areas affecting daily life.
- Recommend and educate patients on adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and techniques to improve safety and independence.
- Assess home environments and provide recommendations for fall prevention, accessibility, and safe performance of daily activities.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and techniques to support continued progress between visits.
- Monitor patient progress, update treatment approaches as needed, and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
