Flexible Home Health Occupational Therapist

otterbein; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein Home Health in Ohio seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our patient-centered team. You will evaluate patients, develop and re-evaluate plans of care, and provide skilled OT therapies in home settings, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules.

As part of Otterbein Lebanon community services, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists, educate patients and families, and participate in continuous quality improvement while maintaining licensure

Qualifications

• Graduates must have an accredited OT curriculum and be eligible for national registration.
• Applicants typically have 2+ years of OT experience and show proficiency in plan-of-care development.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state where services are delivered.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation and ongoing patient assessments per physician orders.
• Initiates and updates a written plan of care and conducts re-evaluations.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy modalities within scope of practice.
• Documents care in compliance with federal/state laws and agency policies.
• Participates in case conferences and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educates patients/families, addressing cultural preferences when appropriate.
• Supervises therapy assistants to ensure care standards are met.
• Plans discharge and connects patients with community resources.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Education

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited

Eligible for National Registration Examination (AOTA)

Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Otterbein Home Health in Ohio seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our patient-centered team. You will evaluate patients, develop and re-evaluate plans of care, and provide skilled OT therapies in home settings, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules.

As part of Otterbein Lebanon community services, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists, educate patients and families, and participate in continuous quality improvement while maintaining licensure