Home Health Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence

VitalCaring Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Virtual care and mental health support

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a full-time Home Health Occupational Therapist in the Austin, TX area. You will evaluate patients, plan individualized treatments, and work closely with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote independence at home.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, adaptive equipment, discharge planning, and supervising COTAs. Requires OT degree, NBCOT, TX license, and CPR; home health experience is a plus. Competitive benefits and field-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current registration with NBCOT.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred (home health experience a plus).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and activities of daily living.
• Assess home environments for safety risks and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to restore function and retrain daily living activities.
• Fabricate splints and train patients in adaptive devices as appropriate.
• Support patients returning to work through functional/work capacity evaluations.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and safety.
• Coordinate services with the care team and participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Time management

Home health experience

Education

OT degree from accredited program

NBCOT certification

Current state OT license

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a full-time Home Health Occupational Therapist in the Austin, TX area. You will evaluate patients, plan individualized treatments, and work closely with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote independence at home.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, adaptive equipment, discharge planning, and supervising COTAs. Requires OT degree, NBCOT, TX license, and CPR; home health experience is a plus. Competitive benefits and field-based schedule.