Occupational Therapist (OT)

Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped bonus structure

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver compassionate home-based care. You'll work with an interdisciplinary team, providing essential therapy directed by attending physicians while ensuring positive patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing individualized therapy plans, and educating families on managing their health. The position offers a competitive salary package with benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k) and an uncapped bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Assess patient levels of functioning.
• Reduce readmissions by teaching preventive measures.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of employment

Job description

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8:15‑5:00PM

Agency

Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Territory

Akron

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you’ll do as an Occupational Therapist (OT). You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care and producing positive outcomes for patients. Provide home‑based therapy as directed by the attending physician, interact with patients and families, and support each step of their recovery journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive base salary, an uncapped bonus structure, mileage pay, flexible schedule, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

Provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. Educate patients and their families, ensure patient safety, and accurately document all care while remaining compliant with legal rules and regulations.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered, observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff. Develop and adjust individualized OT plans as needed.
• Evaluation: Assess the patient’s level of functioning using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination through passive/active exercise and activity.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Reduce readmissions by teaching preventive measures and decision‑making skills.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patients and families on injury/disease management, overall OT phases, and proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Supervision: Oversee and supervise total patient care provided by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Communication/Collaboration: Coordinate with the COTA on supervisory visit results.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; communicate schedule/availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in‑service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience in working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail, observant, and diligent in following directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Occupational Therapist licensed in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your own name.
• Capable of meeting all physical demands of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.