Impactful Home Health OT: Rebuild Strength & Independence

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to work in patients' homes under the Home Health Branch Administration. You will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence through rehab and functional training.

Responsibilities include evaluating daily living skills, collaborating with physicians and the care team, delivering prescribed therapy, and documenting progress to support care plans and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted OT licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function.
• Review/revise retraining programs to align with behavioral goals and rehab guidelines.
• Consult with vocational team members to develop and implement plans matching patient needs.
• Report patient status and progress to physician and care management staff.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning; support families and staff.
• Design community reintegration activities and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend adaptive equipment to improve home or work environments and participation.
• Train staff and families to carry out retraining programs and document outcomes.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to work in patients' homes under the Home Health Branch Administration. You will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence through rehab and functional training.

Responsibilities include evaluating daily living skills, collaborating with physicians and the care team, delivering prescribed therapy, and documenting progress to support care plans and discharge planning.