Occupational Therapist

The Pennant Group; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, through Symbii Home Health, is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services that improve independence, safety, and quality of life. You will develop plans based on physician orders and agency policies to help patients reach daily living goals.

Requires Utah OT licensure, CPR/BLS, and ability to travel between patient homes. Prefer 1 year of OT experience and strong documentation and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and assessments in the home.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve ADLs (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting).
• Improve strength, coordination, mobility, cognitive function, and safety.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercises.
• Monitor progress and modify plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Home health

Communication

EMR proficiency

Independence focus

Adaptability

Education

OT degree

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) Position Summary Provides occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to improve independence, functional abilities, safety, and quality of life. Develops and implements treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and assessments in the home.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Improve strength, coordination, mobility, cognitive function, and safety awareness.
• Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment and home safety modifications.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercises, and injury prevention.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicare regulations, and professional standards.

Job Requirements

• Education & Licensure: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Experience

• One year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and home health practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel between patient homes.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient mobility.

Reports To

Clinical Manager/Rehabilitation Director

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employer Information

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.