Occupational Therapist (58470)

Interim HealthCare; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN with growth potential into PT/FT

Market-competitive visit rates

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratio

Clinician-friendly EMR

Flexible assignments, work-lifebalance

Online training, CEUs

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) in Merrillville, IN to help patients regain independence at home.

This PRN role offers flexible assignments, 1:1 patient care, and opportunities to grow into part-time or full-time work, with market-competitive visit rates and clinician-friendly EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program with active Indiana OT license.
• Minimum of 1 year OT experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks at home.
• Collaborate with home health team to align with patient goals.
• Assess patient, set therapy goals, and document progress.
• Assist exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Suggest adaptive equipment and home safety strategies.
• Educate patient and family on care plan and self-care.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

CPR certification

Regulatory knowledge

Education

OT degree

Indiana OT license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: IN MERRILLVILLE - MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $38.46 - $45.67 SalaryJob Shift: DayOccupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health

in Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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:

• This position is PRN with the opportunity to grow into part time or full time
• Market competitive visit rates
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

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 injury
• Work 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 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

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1yearof occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why 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.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.