Occupational Therapist

Interim-Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid by visit

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Health, dental, vision

Retirement options (401k/Roth)

Pet insurance

ESOP

Paid vacation

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to tailor therapy to patients in their homes, helping them regain independence and improve daily living activities. This role emphasizes a patient-centered approach with a focus on safety, functional goals, and collaborative care within a home health team.

Part-time, paid by visit, with mileage reimbursement and weekly pay. Benefits include health/dental/vision and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Michigan.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals.
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress.
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support.
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Education

Accredited OT program

Active Michigan OT license

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.