Occupational Therapist

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support patients at home across the Bay Area and beyond. This per diem role focuses on helping patients regain independence and safety in daily living activities.

You will evaluate homes, develop personalized treatment plans, teach skills, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure seamless patient-centered care. A California OT license and at least 2 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by national and state bodies.
• Active California OT license and current CPR certification with AHA.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and home environments to identify needs and safety concerns.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to physicians and the care team.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living skills affected by illness or injury.
• Recommend and instruct patients on adaptive equipment and orthotic devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes in patient condition to the team.
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
• Educate family members and caregivers on the patient's treatment approach.
• Supervise OT assistants and oversee home health aide care when OT is the sole skilled service.
• Support discharge planning as patients transition out of home health care.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Travel

Education

OT degree or Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we've gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We've won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren't a number.

Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As an Occupational Therapist with Best Home Health Providers, you will help patients regain independence, improve function, and safely navigate daily life — all from the comfort of their own home.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $110 - $140 per visit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and home environments to identify needs and safety concerns
• Develop personalized treatment plans and communicate them to physicians and the care team
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living skills affected by illness or injury
• Recommend and instruct patients on adaptive equipment, splints, and prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Coordinate with the broader care team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care
• Educate family members and caregivers on the patient's treatment approach
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and oversee home health aide care when OT is the sole skilled service
• Support discharge planning as patients transition out of home health care
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Active California Occupational Therapy license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience
• Current CPR certification with AHA
• Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and the ability to travel to patient homes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus