Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

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

Job summary

Parx Home Health Care in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide in-home, patient-centered care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess and treat clients, helping them improve daily living skills and independence.

The role requires a Florida OT license and at least 1 year of home health experience, with a focus on safety, documentation, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Florida OT license required.
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for each client.
• Evaluate and treat clients to improve daily living skills, ROM, strength, and balance.
• Utilize adaptive equipment and modify environments to enhance independence and safety.
• Educate clients and caregivers on condition management and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, and care plans.
• Stay current with developments in occupational therapy.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards of nursing practice.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Florida Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Parx Home Health Care is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team.

The home health 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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