Home Health Occupational Therapist

Nurses at Home; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Build your schedule around your availa

Opportunities for additional hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nurses At Home is seeking a Part-Time Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our Waterbury-area team. You will assess patients in their homes and help them regain independence with daily activities and meaningful routines.

This role offers flexible scheduling, clinical independence, mileage reimbursement, and the opportunity to grow with a locally owned agency that values collaboration, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have Connecticut OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient’s functional needs and goals.
• Provide skilled treatment focused on activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, strength, coordination, cognition, and safety.
• Assess home environments and recommend modifications, adaptive equipment, and devices.
• Provide training related to bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, and other activities of daily living.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safety strategies and exercises.
• Coordinate care with nursing, physical therapy, physicians, and other providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate changes in condition and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Part-Time Home Health Occupational Therapist

Waterbury, Connecticut and Surrounding Area

Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Exciting Growth.

Nurses At Home is looking for a motivated and compassionate Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing home health team in Waterbury and the surrounding communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who wants flexibility, clinical independence, and the ability to make a real difference in patients’ lives. You will join a supportive, locally owned company where your experience, ideas, and contributions are valued.

Whether you are looking to supplement another position, return to the workforce, or build a schedule that better fits your life, we would love to speak with you.

Why Join Nurses At Home?

Nurses At Home is a growing home health agency with a fun, collaborative, and approachable company culture. We are committed to providing excellent patient care while creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, appreciated, and excited about the future.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• The ability to build a schedule around your availability
• A concentrated Waterbury-area territory
• Supportive and accessible clinical leadership
• Clinical independence and autonomy
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for additional hours as the territory grows
• Potential for future full-time or leadership opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• A growing organization where your voice and ideas matter

The Opportunity

As a Part-Time Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain the skills and confidence needed to live safely and independently in their homes.

You will work closely with patients, families, nurses, physical therapists, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to address functional limitations following hospitalization, illness, injury, or a decline in condition.

This position is ideal for an OT who enjoys developing meaningful relationships with patients and providing individualized care in a one-on-one environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient’s functional needs and personal goals
• Provide skilled treatment focused on activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, strength, coordination, cognition, and safety
• Assess home environments and recommend modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices
• Provide training related to bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, and other daily activities
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safety strategies and therapeutic exercises
• Coordinate care with nursing, physical therapy, physicians, and other providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate changes in condition and safety concerns promptly

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Occupational Therapist license
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team
• A positive attitude and commitment to patient-centered care

Home health experience is preferred, but we welcome occupational therapists with strong clinical skills who are motivated to learn and grow in the home health setting.

Join a Company That Is Going Somewhere

Nurses At Home is expanding, and we are looking for talented clinicians who want to be part of that growth. We offer the independence and flexibility of home health with the support and energy of a close-knit team.

You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, help strengthen our therapy program, and grow your role as our Waterbury territory expands.

Nurses At Home is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees.