Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

Parx Home Health Care; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parx Home Health Care in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care, develop individualized plans, and support patients in living safely at home.

The role requires an active Florida OT license, a minimum of 1 year of experience, and strong communication to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will document assessments, progress notes, and care plans while staying current with occupational therapy developments.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Florida is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills; ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create care plans tailored to each client.
• Evaluate and treat clients to improve daily living skills, range of motion, strength, and balance.
• Recommend environmental modifications and adaptive equipment to enhance independence and safety.
• Educate clients and caregivers on condition management and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and progress.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in occupational therapy and adhere to professional standards.
• Adhere to applicable laws and ethical standards of practice.
• Coordinate care in compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Active Florida OT license

Job description

Parx Home Health Care is looking for a talented Occupational Therapist to join our team!

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing high quality and coordinated care to patients in their homes and communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home health care, an understanding of state and federal regulations, and a passion for helping patients live their best lives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for each client, tailored to their specific needs and goals
• Evaluate and treat clients with physical and cognitive limitations to help them improve their daily living skills, range of motion, strength, and balance
• Utilize adaptive equipment and recommend modifications to the client's environment to enhance their independence and safety
• Educate clients and their caregivers on ways to manage their condition and prevent future injuries
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, and care plans
• Stay current with new developments and research in occupational therapy
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards of nursing practice

What we expect from you:

• Active license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care