Occupational Therapist Home Health

Humana; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 77,200 - 106,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Texas is seeking a therapist for their home health services. The ideal candidate will provide personalized therapy to help patients regain strength and mobility. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment programs, and coordinating care with healthcare team members. Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, possess current OT licensure, and have strong communication skills. Competitive pay up to $69.00 per visit, with additional benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Home health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' skills and develop therapeutic programs.
• Consult with healthcare team to revise treatment plans.
• Administer treatment following physician's orders.
• Document patient care observations and progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Transport reliability

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Current and unrestricted OT licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, home health aides and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. As a Humana company, we offer stability, industry‑leading benefits and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess/screen patient’s daily living/work‑related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives. Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Confer with the patient’s physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range‑of‑motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.
• Consult with other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients.
• Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient’s needs.
• Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community.
• Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise/instruct and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
• Accurately and thoroughly document patients’ care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered. Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented. Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Impact

Use your skills to make an impact

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• A minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience preferred
• Home Health experience a plus
• Current and unrestricted OT licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Pay Range

$49.00 – $69.00 – pay per visit/unit

$77,200 – $106,200 per year base pay

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates designed to support whole‑person well‑being. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, business travel and accident coverage. Additional benefits are available based on tenure, location and role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, employing and advancing individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and basing all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.