Home Health Occupational Therapist OT

Pathwell Health; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pathwell Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist OT to join our team in the Fairfax, VA area. You will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to help clients regain independence.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with physicians and caregivers, delivering OT services, educating clients and families, and documenting care activities. A valid Virginia license and home health experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license in Virginia (required).
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred).
• Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with clients, representatives, caregivers, and physicians.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in accordance with established plans of care.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or representatives on rehabilitation care and activities to promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided.
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Engage in research activities and participate in formal educational training activities related to therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist OT

Job Location: Fairfax, Virginia

Company Name: Pathwell Health

About the Role:

Pathwell Health, a trusted and community-focused home health care provider, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist OT to join our team. As an integral part of our organization, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help individuals with disabilities or developmental delays regain their independence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with clients, representatives, caregivers, and physicians
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in accordance with established plans of care
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or representatives on rehabilitation care and activities to promote health, safety, and independent living
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Engage in research activities and participate in formal educational training activities related to therapy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist license in Virginia (required)
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 annually
• Opportunity to work with a reputable and locally-owned home health care provider
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients