Occupational Therapist

HOPE At Home Health Care; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

HOPE At Home Health Care in White Lake Charter Township is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, providing medical support to clients in their homes.

This part-time position offers competitive pay of $60.00 - $70.00 per visit. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, directing therapy treatments, and reporting patient progress. Experience in home health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in community/home health.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational therapy services according to a physician's plan of care.
• Assess emotional and functional status for therapy.
• Direct treatment and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Occupational Therapy License

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate OT to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can‑do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• Possesses a degree from a program in Occupational therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as an Occupational therapist within the state.
• Two years of appropriate experience as an Occupational therapist. Community/home health experience.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides Occupational therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care, including assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status and participating in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, ROM, and potential for rehab.
• Directs Occupational therapy treatment.
• Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determines priority needs for Occupational therapy.
• Reports to physician the patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates Occupational therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of therapy, as well as the program’s goals, by participating in case conferences.
• May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patients.
• Provides Occupational therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in‑service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in the peer consultation process.
• Supervises Occupational therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations.

Job Type

Part‑time

Pay

$60.00 - $70.00 per Visit

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Weekend available

License/Certification

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)