Home Health Occupational Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform treatments and exercises, develop personalized plans, and educate patients to improve mobility and reduce pain. The role involves documenting progress, coordinating with physicians and therapists, and providing discharge summaries in compliance with regulations.

The position requires active California licensure and strong clinical assessment skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must hold active state licensure to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to assess movement dysfunction and develop individualized plans.
• Experience communicating with patients, families, and health-care teams.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to assess conditions and review medical history.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Provide patient and family education on exercises and therapies.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic documentation system.
• Collaborate with therapists, aides, and supervisors to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Education

Active State Licensure

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

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