Home Health OT: Rehab & Independence at Home

CenterWell Home Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our patient-focused team providing in-home rehabilitation and functional improvement. You will assess daily living skills, design retraining programs, and coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to help patients gain independence.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, safe patient handling, thorough documentation, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• OT licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver''s license with auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patients'' daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Confer with the physician and health-care team to participate in Plan of Care treatment development/revision.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve/restore strength, coordination, ROM and function.
• Review and expand retraining programs to align with patients'' behavioral goals and rehab program guidelines.
• Consult with vocational team members to develop plans aligned with patients'' needs and capabilities.
• Report patient status and progress to physicians and care management staff.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, assisting as a resource.
• Design community reintegration activities to aid physical reconditioning and psychological adjustment.
• Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve home/work environments and participation.
• Train staff and family to carry out retraining programs, including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our patient-focused team providing in-home rehabilitation and functional improvement. You will assess daily living skills, design retraining programs, and coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to help patients gain independence.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, safe patient handling, thorough documentation, and collaboration with families.