Impactful Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Rare Bird Recruiting; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting is seeking an Occupational Therapist to implement high-quality OT services and conduct comprehensive assessments in a home health setting. The role emphasizes treatment planning, goal setting, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to support client progress.

You will guide patients and families in therapeutic self-care, recommend adaptive devices, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Possesses current registration or license as required by state(s) of practice.
• Has a minimum of one (1) year experience in a home health setting or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Evidence of safe driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of clients under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and activities to improve independence and functioning.
• Advises, consults, and teaches treatment procedures to clients, families, and staff.
• Designs and/or orders adaptive devices and splints to promote functioning.
• Instructs clients and families in the client-specific program.
• Works in compliance with agency policies, participates in required meetings and educational programs.
• Attends care conferences, initiates referrals, and participates in care coordination as needed.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting is seeking an Occupational Therapist to implement high-quality OT services and conduct comprehensive assessments in a home health setting. The role emphasizes treatment planning, goal setting, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to support client progress.

You will guide patients and families in therapeutic self-care, recommend adaptive devices, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.