Home Health Occupational Therapist

imh; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health in Nye County, Pahrump. You will screen, evaluate, diagnose and treat injuries and disabilities using standard OT procedures and modalities, while educating patients, families, and caregivers.

You will collaborate with care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives. BLS and state licensure are required, with full-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the states where you work.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with the target patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services and develops care plans based on assessments.
• Conducts evaluations and treatments per professional standards (AOTA).
• Documents and bills in a timely, accurate manner.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Collaborates with care teams and participates in quality improvement.

Education

Current Occupational Therapist license

BLS certification

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Location: Home Health Nye County, Pahrump. Affordable cost of living and a close‑knit, welcoming community just about an hour from Las Vegas, giving you easy access to world‑class dining, entertainment, concerts, shopping, and nightlife whenever you want it. without the daily hustle

• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates, making your move as smooth as possible.

• Full‑Time opportunity (40 hours per week) with flexibility to work holidays or weekends if that best supports patient needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package — this role is benefits‑eligible.

• New graduates are welcome to apply — we value fresh perspectives and are committed to supporting your growth from day one.

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Essential Functions

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.

• Competent Services: Provides skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.

• Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.

• Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.

• Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.

• Patient Care and Supervision: Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high‑quality care.

• Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.

• Quality Improvement: Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participates in utilization review audits.

• Meetings: Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.

• Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Skills

• Quality Improvement

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Patient Engagement

• Critical Thinking

• Time Management

• Care Planning

• Compassion

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Basic Computer skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.