Occupational Therapist

Best Home Health Providers • Salinas, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Best Home Health Providers Inc. provides home health care to patients across the Bay Area and beyond, helping them transition home from medical facilities and recover safely. The Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence, improve function, and manage daily life in their homes. The role involves collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and the broader care team to deliver empathetic, high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a per-diem position paying $130 per visit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active California Occupational Therapy license.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience.
• Current CPR certification with AHA.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel to patient homes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and home environments to identify needs and safety concerns.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to physicians and the care team.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living skills affected by illness or injury.
• Recommend and instruct patients on adaptive equipment, splints, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promptly report changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
• Educate family members and caregivers on the patient’s treatment approach.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and oversee home health aide care when OT is the sole skilled service.
• Support discharge planning as patients transition out of home health care.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to convert to full-time based on performance, if interested.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Skills training and development.
• Company social events.
• Mileage reimbursement for patient-to-patient visits.
• Referral bonus.

What This Job Offers