Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Classic Home Care; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 6,300 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Classic Home Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The role involves providing skilled occupational therapy according to physician plans, designing orthotics, and using therapeutic activities to improve patient function.

Candidates must possess a valid Michigan Occupational Therapy license, reliable transportation, and preferably experience in home health care. Competitive pay and benefits, including mileage reimbursement and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan.
• Experience in home health care is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation along with valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy per physician’s plan of care.
• Evaluate and assess patient's level of functioning.
• Design orthotics as necessary.
• Use therapeutic activities to improve patient function and self-care.

Skills

Active Michigan Occupational Therapy license

Reliable transportation

Home health care experience

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Pay

• Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
• Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
• Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
• Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
• Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
• Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit

Job Description

• Provides skilled occupational therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
• Assists the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care. Sets goals for the patient as appropriate.
• Designs orthotics as indicated by patient’s condition and needs.
• Treats the patient through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention and appropriate injury management for eventual patient & caregiver independence.
• Observes, records and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s conditions to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapy license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Home health care experience preferred

Degree of Travel

• Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.