Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide home health services, evaluating daily living activities, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment needs. You will assess patients, develop care plans with physicians, and deliver evidence-based therapy within scope.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating personalized plans, and monitoring progress to support CMS compliance and patient outcomes in a home setting.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the relevant state.
• Reliable transportation or access to transportation to patient homes.
• Preferred: CPR certification and strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments to determine functional status and therapy needs.
• Develop and implement home-based OT treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes for CMS compliance.
• Conduct home visits while considering diverse patient backgrounds and conditions.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current state licensure in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Role Overview:

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health evaluates and addresses patients' functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment needs. They perform assessments, develop care plans in collaboration with physicians, and provide evidence-based therapy within legal practice scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to determine functional ability and treatment needs.
• Evaluate patient responses, monitor changes, and document progress for CMS compliance.
• Develop and implement personalized therapy plans in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Perform home assessments, considering diverse patient backgrounds and conditions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, or access to reliable transportation.
• Preferred: CPR certification, ability to multitask, work independently, and strong communication and organizational skills.