In-Home Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to assess patients in their homes, develop retraining programs and work with the care team to restore independence and function. You will deliver therapy, coordinate treatment plans, and help patients regain daily living skills and mobility in a home-based setting.

The role requires current OT licensure, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
• Confer with physician and care team to develop or revise the Plan of Care.
• Provide therapeutic treatment per physician orders to improve function.
• Review and expand retraining programs to meet patient goals within rehab program guidelines.
• Consult with vocational team to develop rehabilitation plans matching patient needs.
• Report patient status and progress to physician, rehab staff, and family.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Design adaptive equipment and train staff and family to implement retraining programs.
• Accurately document observations, interventions and evaluations; submit plans and discharge summaries.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to assess patients in their homes, develop retraining programs and work with the care team to restore independence and function. You will deliver therapy, coordinate treatment plans, and help patients regain daily living skills and mobility in a home-based setting.

The role requires current OT licensure, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.