Home Health OT

Beacon Home Health; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401K Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Beacon Home Health in Kingsport, TN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home health services across Kingsport and surrounding communities. The role focuses on evaluating functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment within CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, observing patient responses, and applying evidence-based techniques while ensuring timely, accurate documentation and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current OT license in the state of practice.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Ability to reliably commute to multiple residences daily within the geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, ADLs, and home safety.
• Plan and implement occupation-based interventions within state scope of practice.
• Document progress and communicate with physicians and nurses to adjust plans of care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and administer functional ability tests.

Skills

OT license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Reliable commute

Education

Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist Coverage Location: Kingsport Office: Beacon Home Health Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Kingsport area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions. A few position highlights include: Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Evaluate the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consult with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. Observe, record, and report to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition. Conduct patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

The MUST HAVES

• Current OT license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Pre-Tax Savings Accounts
• and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

Beacon Home Health, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This position will report to and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification: Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life’s final chapters with dignity.

Rooted in Tennessee’s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.