Home Health OT – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 44,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice in Florida is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to oversee and provide home-based therapy, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, and direct patient care across Clermont, Minneola, and Groveland. You will coordinate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Florida OT license, BLS, and prior home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel as indicated by skill level and professional standing.
• Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational therapy theory, modalities, treatments, and skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the care of home patients requiring occupational therapy, providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Performs evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities, including activities of daily living, and documents results in clinical records.
• Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to meet changing needs of patients and families.
• Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic, measurable goals in consultation with patients, families, and physicians.
• Implements care plans through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the healthcare team.
• Selects and applies skilled interventions to achieve the best outcomes for patients, reassessing as needed.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapy techniques, use of assistive devices, and home programs.
• Assesses the home environment for safety, infection control, and community resource needs.
• Monitors and documents patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve goals.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members regarding patient status and care needs.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Delegate tasks

Home care regulations

Occupational therapy knowledge

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice in Florida is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to oversee and provide home-based therapy, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, and direct patient care across Clermont, Minneola, and Groveland. You will coordinate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Florida OT license, BLS, and prior home health experience preferred.