Occupational Therapist

The Judge Group; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Caretenders VNA seeks a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home Health team, delivering patient-centered care in the home setting. You will help patients improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an OT license, at least one year of home health experience, and proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB). Travel across Fairfield, Perry, and Hocking counties in Ohio is involved.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent Home Health experience.
• Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) documentation.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a home-based patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the home setting.
• Complete SOC assessments, recertifications, and routine therapy reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve function, mobility, safety, and independence.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment interventions according to physician orders and agency guidelines.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety, energy conservation, and therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapy staff, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR, including Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Patient education

Independent work

Education

OT license

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Travel Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Weekly Hours Guaranteed: 40 Hours

Productivity Expectation: 30 Points Per Week

Position Overview

Caretenders VNA is seeking an experienced Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home Health team. This position offers the opportunity to provide individualized, patient-centered care in the home setting while helping patients improve their functional independence, safety, and quality of life. The ideal candidate will have prior home health experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) documentation.

Coverage Area

The Occupational Therapist Will Provide Care Throughout

• Fairfield County, OH
• Perry County, OH
• Hocking County, OH

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM On-Call/Weekend Requirement: None

Mileage Reimbursement

Yes – Mileage is reimbursed for travel between patient visits, from the first patient visit to the last patient visit of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the home setting.
• Complete Start of Care (SOC) assessments, recertifications, and routine therapy reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve patient function, mobility, safety, and independence with daily living activities.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment interventions according to physician orders and agency guidelines.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety, energy conservation, and therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapy staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system, including Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent Home Health experience.
• Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) documentation.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a home-based patient caseload.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates will stand out with:

• Experience in Lymphedema Therapy.
• Additional knowledge of specialty rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary home health environment.