Home Health Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide skilled OT services in patients' homes, promoting safety, independence, and functional ability. You will focus on regaining daily living skills after illness or injury, following physician orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include ADL/IADL interventions, patient education, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the care team. Travel to patient homes across the service area is required.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa OT license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Graduate of an OT program approved by AOTA, ACOTE, or successors.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to restore or maintain ADLs/IADLs.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and timely charting.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Complete incident reports and communicate with care teams and families.
• Report concerns as a mandatory reporter of dependent adult abuse.
• Attend in-service trainings and meetings; complete online trainings on time.
• Travel to patient homes across the service area to teach skills and use adaptive equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Driving

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Education

OT license in Iowa

OT program approved by AOTA/ACOTE

Job description

WesleyLife is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide skilled OT services in patients' homes, promoting safety, independence, and functional ability. You will focus on regaining daily living skills after illness or injury, following physician orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include ADL/IADL interventions, patient education, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the care team. Travel to patient homes across the service area is required.