Occupational Therapist

FALCON HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Home Health - Granbury, TX is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (PRN per visit) to assess, plan, and implement patient-centered therapy in home settings. You will work with physicians and families to restore function and independence, and document progress meticulously.

The role emphasizes home-based treatment, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs in Weatherford-area coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Two years of OT experience in the last five years.
• Current licensure; eligible for NBCOT certification; CPR; valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and set goals in collaboration with the physician; provide direct care and evaluate outcomes.
• Reassess plans to ensure optimal outcomes and adjust care as needed.
• Guide patients in home exercise programs and use assistive devices.
• Coordinate with other health professionals for quality patient care.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans accurately and timely.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Cooperation

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

OT degree

Job description

Magnolia Home Health - Granbury, TX: Occupational Therapist (PRN per visit)

***help cover Weatherford area***

About Us:

At Magnolia Home Health, we believe Home Health care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.

Job Summary:

Occupational Therapist provide treatment for physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities. The treatment is in accordance with their plan of care. Facilitates development, rehabilitation, and restoration of normal body functions of patients following illness or injury. Assists the physician in restoration of patient’s functions, alleviation of pain and prevention of liabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Requires limited supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Comprehensively assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for the patient in consultation with the physician; provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as needed
• Reassesses patient’s functional needs and adjusts care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Assists patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging and assisting in performance of physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory function activities, daily living activities, and use of assistive and support devices
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan by designing home exercise programs; instruction of patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommendation and provision of assistive equipment as needed
• Develops coordination and cooperation among other health care disciplines in the Agency to provide quality patient care
• Contributes to patient care conferences in order to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s care
• Documents evaluations and treatment goals and plans in a timely manner in accordance with Agency policies; assures all documentation is completed according to Agency policy; completes and submits documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy
• Organizes schedule in such a way to complete all assignments and treatments in a timely manner
• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required
• Maintains patient rights and dignity

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures
• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Cooperative attitude
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication
• Basic math skills related to patient care

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations
• Keeps abreast of changes in health care law
• Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program; see 484.115(f)(5) for education outside the US
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist in the last five (5) years
• Training: Appropriate competency assessments completed
• License / Certification: Current licensure; Eligible to take or successful completion of entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists (NBCOT); CPR certification; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance.

Environmental Conditions:

Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

It is the policy and practice of the company toabide by all anti-discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and localstatutes.