Empowering Home Health Occupational Therapist

Pennant Group; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist contracted through Symbii Home Health to implement standards of care and assure compliance with the service agreement.

You will assess patients, develop care plans with a multidisciplinary team, provide therapy and education at home, document progress, and coordinate discharge planning and referrals as needed. This role requires licensure, ACOTE accreditation, NBCOT eligibility, and driving access.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduate from an OT program ACOTE-accredited by AOTA.
• Eligible for or have taken NBCOT certification exam.
• Two years of clinical OT experience.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates CPR certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and develops the interdisciplinary plan of care with patient and caregiver.
• Provides services ordered by the physician per the plan of care.
• Counsels patients, caregivers, and families; educates on home therapy.
• Communicates with the physician and other health care practitioners about the plan.
• Evaluates functional status and home environment for safety and independence.
• Identifies equipment needs and works on home adaptations as needed.
• Develops treatment goals and may teach/retrain daily activities.
• May fabricate splints or instruct on adaptive equipment.
• Supervises OTAs and, when therapy is sole skilled service, supervises and evaluates HH aide care.
• Participates in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Driver's license / transportation

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

The Pennant Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist contracted through Symbii Home Health to implement standards of care and assure compliance with the service agreement.

You will assess patients, develop care plans with a multidisciplinary team, provide therapy and education at home, document progress, and coordinate discharge planning and referrals as needed. This role requires licensure, ACOTE accreditation, NBCOT eligibility, and driving access.