Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes under supervision. The role focuses on implementing care plans, improving daily living skills, and supporting safe everyday participation.

The OT will document visits, monitor progress, and coordinate follow-up care while adhering to regulatory standards and clinical expectations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and home-based service delivery.
• Ability to follow physician orders and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to patient outcomes.
• Sound clinical judgment to observe progress and response to treatment.
• Empathetic communication and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized care plans based on physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Deliver treatment interventions and monitor patient responses to therapy.
• Support patients in improving functional abilities and daily living skills.
• Document each visit and track patient outcomes accurately.
• Coordinate and support follow-up care as directed.
• Ensure care is provided consistently with supervision and clinical expectations.

Skills

OT principles

Home-based therapy

Follow physician orders

Documentation accuracy

Empathetic communication

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will implement individualized care plans, help patients build and maintain daily living skills, and support safe, effective participation in everyday activities.

Key Duties

• Implement individualized care plans based on physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Deliver treatment interventions and monitor patient responses to therapy.
• Support patients in improving functional abilities and daily living skills.
• Document each visit and track patient outcomes accurately.
• Coordinate and support follow-up care as directed.
• Ensure care is provided consistently with supervision and clinical expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and home-based service delivery.
• Ability to follow physician orders and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to patient outcomes.
• Sound clinical judgment to observe progress and response to treatment.
• Empathetic communication and patient-centered approach.