Occupational Therapist Home Health

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$100 per hour + mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid training/orientation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula is urgently hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for part-time home health service. This role allows you to enhance clients' quality of life with autonomy and support while earning $100 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

You will evaluate clients' functional abilities, develop plans of care, and collaborate with healthcare teams in Monterey County. Join us and enjoy a flexible schedule with manageable caseloads!

Qualifications

• Graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Two years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services per physician orders and the client's plan.
• Assess and document therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status.
• Develop and update an individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate in creating the client’s overall treatment plan.
• Educate clients and families on adaptive equipment.
• Monitor and report client progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Prepare and submit timely clinical notes.
• Contribute to discharge planning.
• Provide in-service education for agency staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation (EMR)

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Home Health experience

Education

Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program

Current and unrestricted California OT license

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health - Part Time

$100 per hour + mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule

Urgently hiring Occupational Therapist - OT. Join a patient-centered home health team that lets you practice at the top of your license with autonomy, support, and manageable caseloads.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula delivers high-quality, evidence-based home health across California. Our interdisciplinary team values collaboration, clear communication, and giving clinicians the tools and trust they need to do their best work.

Occupational Therapist Role Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate clients' functional abilities and daily activity demands, identify areas of deficit, and deliver evidence-based interventions that enhance quality of life and support independence. You will implement the standards of care for occupational therapy in accordance with the Service Agreement, the physician's orders, and the established plan of care.

Key Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services per physician orders and the client's plan of care.
• Assess and document therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status.
• Develop and update an individualized plan of care that aligns with assessment findings.
• Collaborate in creating and refining the client's overall treatment plan.
• Educate clients and family/caregivers on the selection, use, and maintenance of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Monitor and report client progress, treatment response, and any change in condition to the Director of Nursing and the physician.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to coordinate care.
• Identify needs for additional services and communicate recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
• Prepare and submit timely clinical notes and progress summaries tied to goals and outcomes (submitted at least weekly to the Director of Nursing).
• Contribute to discharge planning as appropriate to support safe transitions.
• Provide in-service education and training for agency staff.

Qualifications - Occupational Therapist

1. Graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations.
2. Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of California.
3. Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a occupational therapist.
4. Current CPR certification.
5. Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Home Health experience.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance; comfortable traveling within assigned territory.
• Strong assessment, documentation (EMR), and communication skills; ability to work independently in the home setting.

What We Offer Occupational Therapist (Part‑Time)

• $100 per hour + mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads.
• Supportive clinical leadership and responsive office team.
• Paid training/orientation; CEU support (if offered).
• Paid Sick Leave.

Typical Occupational Therapist Schedule & Coverage

• Part‑time caseload with flexible day(s)/time(s).
• Service area: Monterey County - Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Salinas, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Mileage: reimbursed for travel between patient visits within assigned territory.

Brightstar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.