Home Health OT — Restore Independence & Lead Care

VitalCaring Group; Carthage (MO); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Continuing education reimbursement

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Zusammenfassung

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and enhance daily living in their homes. You will work with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized, high-impact care.

The role emphasizes safe home evaluations, adaptive equipment, and functional retraining, with leadership over COTAs and potential supervision of home health aides where required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate patients' functional status including mobility, strength, coordination, communication, and daily activities.
• Assess home environments to identify safety risks and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals to improve independence and quality of life.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to restore function, including retraining in activities of daily living.
• Fabricate splints and train patients in adaptive, prosthetic, and orthotic device use as appropriate.
• Support patients returning to work through functional and work capacity evaluations.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, safety, and ongoing care needs.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate services and ensure patient-centered care.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home health experience

Ausbildung

Accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

State OT licensure

Tools

EMR system

Documentation in EMR

Jobbeschreibung

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and enhance daily living in their homes. You will work with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized, high-impact care.

The role emphasizes safe home evaluations, adaptive equipment, and functional retraining, with leadership over COTAs and potential supervision of home health aides where required.