Home Health Occupational Therapist — Per Diem

Premier Home health Providers Inc.; Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for Home Visits

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence at home in California. You will evaluate functional abilities and home safety, develop plans, and guide patients in daily living activities with support from a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an accredited OT program, California OT license, and CPR certification, plus at least two years of clinical OT experience and reliable transportation to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and AOTA
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA
• Active California Occupational Therapy license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience
• Current CPR certification with AHA
• Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and the ability to travel to patient homes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and home environments to identify needs and safety concerns
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to physicians and the care team
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living skills affected by illness or injury
• Recommend and instruct patients on adaptive equipment, splints, and prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care
• Educate family members and caregivers on the patient’s treatment approach
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and oversee home health aide care when OT is the sole skilled service
• Support discharge planning as patients transition out of home health care
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Valid driver’s license

CPR certification

Job description

Premier Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence at home in California. You will evaluate functional abilities and home safety, develop plans, and guide patients in daily living activities with support from a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an accredited OT program, California OT license, and CPR certification, plus at least two years of clinical OT experience and reliable transportation to patient homes.