Home Health OT: Restore Independence at Home

Interim HealthCare - Farmington, CT; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 patient care

Flexible assignments

Online training and CEUs

401K

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is actively seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver personalized therapy in patients' homes, helping restore independence and daily living activities. You will join a home health team to implement tailored plans of care and track progress toward patient goals.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, CT license, and at least 2 years of experience in home health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Active OT license in CT
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Suggest adaptive equipment to offer added support
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

Job description

Interim HealthCare is actively seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver personalized therapy in patients' homes, helping restore independence and daily living activities. You will join a home health team to implement tailored plans of care and track progress toward patient goals.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, CT license, and at least 2 years of experience in home health.