Occupational Therapist

Interim HealthCare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time hours available

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)/Roth

Pet insurance

Paid vacation time

ESOP

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist in Michigan to help patients regain independence at home. You will work with a home health team to deliver personalized therapy aligned with patient goals.

Minimum one year OT experience, active Michigan OT license, and CPR certification are required. Flexible assignments and strong patient-centric outcomes form the core of this role.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of home health regulations a must.
• Strong clinical judgement and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT to patients unable to perform daily tasks at home.
• Work with a home health team to implement the plan of care.
• Assess patients, set therapy goals, document progress.
• Assist exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Educate patients and families on plan of care and self-care.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

OT license (Michigan)

Accredited OT program

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:Part time hours available! (paid by visit) & mileage reimbursementWeekly bonus opportunitiesHealth, dental, vision, life & short-term & long-term disability insurance. 401(k)/Roth. Pet insurance.1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balancePaid vacation time & weekly payEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injuryWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goalsAssess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progressAssist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordinationSuggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added supportAssess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safetyEducate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-careA few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in MichiganMinimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsGood clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate#homecareWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.