Home Health OT: Independent Patient Care

Optimal Care; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA options

Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to work one-on-one with patients in their homes, helping them regain independence in daily activities like dressing, bathing, cooking, and self-care. You will assess needs, build treatment plans, and guide families and care teams to support progress.

This full-time role requires daily travel within the Midland service area, with a Monday–Friday schedule, and offers mileage reimbursement, PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with match, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed OT.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance.
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and design personalized treatment plans.
• Develop adaptive strategies to support independence and safety.
• Provide education, hands-on training, and encouragement to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to progress toward goals.
• Travel daily to patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes within service area.

Skills

Assessment & treatment planning

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Optimal Care is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to work one-on-one with patients in their homes, helping them regain independence in daily activities like dressing, bathing, cooking, and self-care. You will assess needs, build treatment plans, and guide families and care teams to support progress.

This full-time role requires daily travel within the Midland service area, with a Monday–Friday schedule, and offers mileage reimbursement, PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with match, and