Occupational Therapist

UniHealth Home Care, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UniHealth Home Care, Inc. is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to assess patients, develop customized treatment plans, and coordinate care in home environments. The role emphasizes education, adaptive equipment recommendations, and progression tracking to restore independence.

The candidate will work with a team to promote health, support family members, and monitor patient progress, ensuring quality care and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
• National Board of Occupational Therapists Passer.
• California Board of Occupation Therapy Registered.
• Current state occupational therapist license.
• BLS, CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by NBCOT.
• Must promote health and maintenance.
• Must acknowledge medical teamwork.
• Must know pain management.
• Must be compassionate and patient.
• Must have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a physical and physiological assessment of patients.
• Develops an appropriate treatment plan.
• Assesses and evaluates home and work environment of patients.
• Educates patients about the use of adaptive equipment and recommends special equipment.
• Develops a physical rehabilitation program to help patients regain their lost skills.
• Teach patients and patient’s family members on patient care.
• Keep track of the patient’s activities and progress.
• Reports to physician or healthcare provider about the updates of the patient’s condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Pain management knowledge

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree or doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Occupational therapists use the activities in daily living as a therapeutic way of treating the disabled, the ill, and the injured. Their main goal is to rehabilitate the strength and independence of a patient. They also do the following:

• Conducts a physical and physiological assessment of patients
• Develops an appropriate treatment plan
• Assesses and evaluates home and work environment of patients
• Educates patients about the use of adaptive equipment and recommends special equipment
• Develops a physical rehabilitation program to help patients regain their lost skills
• Teach patients and patient’s family members on patient care
• Keep track of the patient’s activities and progress
• Reports to physician or healthcare provider about the updates of the patient’s condition

What Are the Requirements?

For all interested applicants, you must comply with the following prerequisites:

• Master’s degree or doctoral degree in occupational therapy
• National Board of Occupational Therapists Passer
• California Board of Occupation Therapy Registered
• Current state occupational therapist license
• BLS, CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the National Board in Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Must promote health and maintenance
• Must acknowledge medical teamwork
• Must know pain management
• Must be compassionate and patient
• Must have effective communication skills