Home Health OT: Elevate Patient Independence

Texas Health Institute; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution (eligibility)

Benefits and incentives

Job summary

DFW Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and address patient care needs related to functional status, ADLs, and home safety. You will evaluate, plan, and coordinate therapy within CMS guidelines, working with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, documenting patient progress, and communicating treatment responses.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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
• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests

Education

Current Occupational Therapy licensure

Job description

DFW Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and address patient care needs related to functional status, ADLs, and home safety. You will evaluate, plan, and coordinate therapy within CMS guidelines, working with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, documenting patient progress, and communicating treatment responses.