Licensed OT

Quality Healthcare Group, Inc.; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Healthcare Group Inc. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled, patient-centered therapy in home and residential settings. You will evaluate ADLs/IADLs, design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve independence and safety.

The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, adherence to regulatory requirements, and strong home health competencies. A PA license, CPR, and reliable transportation are required for community visits.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active Pennsylvania OT license in good standing
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community visits
• Ability to work independently in patient homes and residential settings

Responsibilities

• Clinical Evaluation & Treatment: conduct comprehensive therapy evaluations of ADLs/IADLs, cognition, upper-extremity function, coordination, vision/perception, sensory needs, and environmental barriers; develop function-based treatment plans; provide skilled interventions; train patients, caregivers, and residential staff.
• Home & Residential Care Coordination: evaluate environmental risks; collaborate with nurses, PTs, speech therapists, behavioral staff, and direct support professionals; support transitions from hospital to home/community; participate in care conferences.
• Documentation & Compliance: complete timely documentation supporting medical necessity; maintain Medicare/Medicaid/CHC/MCO and PA DHS requirements; track progress with outcome measures; perform reassessments and discharge planning.

Skills

ADL/IADL assessment

Cognition assessment

Upper-extremity function

Environmental modification

Home safety training

Caregiver training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Axxess

AloraPLUS

Job description

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

Quality Healthcare Group Inc. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled, functional, and patient-centered therapy services in home and residential environments. As a Licensed Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), design individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve independence, safety, and participation in meaningful activities. This role is structured to be competitive with leading regional home health employers while maintaining manageable productivity expectations and strong clinical autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Evaluation & Treatment:

  • Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations assessing ADLs, IADLs, cognition, upper-extremity function, coordination, vision/perception, sensory needs, and environmental barriers.
  • Develop measurable, function-based treatment plans aligned with physician orders and patient goals.
  • Provide skilled interventions, including ADL/IADL retraining, upper-extremity strengthening and coordination training, fine motor and cognitive rehabilitation, adaptive equipment assessment and training, home safety and fall-prevention interventions, and energy conservation and task modification strategies.
  • Train patients, caregivers, and residential staff on safe techniques, adaptive tools, and home programs.

• Home & Residential Care Coordination:

  • Evaluate environmental risks and recommend modifications to improve safety and independence.
  • Collaborate with nurses, PTs, speech therapists, behavioral staff, and direct support professionals.
  • Support transitions from hospital or rehab to home/community living.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning.

• Documentation & Compliance:

  • Complete timely, accurate documentation supporting medical necessity and skilled need.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, CHC/MCO, and Pennsylvania DHS requirements.
  • Track progress toward functional goals using objective outcome measures.
  • Perform reassessments and discharge planning based on patient progress.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active Pennsylvania OT license in good standing
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community visits
• Ability to work independently in patient homes and residential settings

Preferred Qualifications (Competitive Candidates):

• Experience in home health, geriatrics, neuro rehab, or IDD/TBI populations
• Familiarity with Axxess or AloraPLUS
• Experience in adaptive equipment prescription and environmental modificationPrior caregiver/staff training experience
• Bilingual skills a plus