Home Health Occupational Therapist — Flexible Schedule

Aegis Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + Matching

Life, Accident & Disability Insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Aegis Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Home Health & Hospice teams in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will assess patients, select evidence-based therapy models, and help patients perform ADLs safely at home.

Responsibilities include teaching new task approaches, educating family/caregivers, and recommending adaptive equipment while documenting progress toward goals. We offer flexible schedules and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Current Licensed, registered or Certified in the state of practice (AZ).
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Select appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL).
• Teach patient's new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess patient's home and other environments and advise on alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short-term treatment goals.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

AOTA-approved two-year program

Licensed/Registered or Certified (AZ)

AZ Fingerprint Clearance/Card

Job description

Aegis Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Home Health & Hospice teams in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will assess patients, select evidence-based therapy models, and help patients perform ADLs safely at home.

Responsibilities include teaching new task approaches, educating family/caregivers, and recommending adaptive equipment while documenting progress toward goals. We offer flexible schedules and a strong benefits package.