Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapist

TheraCare Home Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

Job summary

TheraCare Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home therapy, perform timely evaluations, and develop plans of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safety, functional independence, and adherence to Medicare/home health documentation requirements.

The position requires strong communication and assessment skills, experience in home health preferred, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist per state requirements.
• Skilled in communication, documentation, assessment and social work methods.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Complete occupational therapy evaluations within three working days of Start of Care using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools.
• Review patient records, diagnoses, medical history, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
• Establish measurable, functional goals and develop individualized plans of care that support patient progress and independence.
• Coordinate care and visit utilization among interdisciplinary team members, including SN, PT, OT, ST, MSW, and HHA, while coordinating the plan of care with the physician.
• Supervise and manage occupational therapy services, including COTA supervision in accordance with applicable regulations and practice standards.
• Document patient visits, therapy services, medical necessity, and skilled interventions accurately and in accordance with regulatory, corporate, and professional requirements.
• Perform re-evaluations, provide updates to the clinical team, physician, patient, and caregiver, and modify plans of care as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, weekly case conferences, caregiver education, maintenance program instruction, and discharge planning activities.
• Promote patient rights, maintain compliance with state regulations and professional standards, support patient safety, and perform other assigned duties.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Assessment

Social work methods

Job description

TheraCare Home Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home therapy, perform timely evaluations, and develop plans of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safety, functional independence, and adherence to Medicare/home health documentation requirements.

The position requires strong communication and assessment skills, experience in home health preferred, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient-centered care.