Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim HealthCare Gold River CA; California; On-site; USD 148,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $148,000-$177,000 per ann

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts Rasmussen University

PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vison

401(k) Benefits

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Gold River CA is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home therapy in Sacramento. You will help patients regain independence and perform daily tasks in the comfort of their homes.

Join a supportive home health team; CA OT license and at least 1 year of experience are required. CPR certification and knowledge of home health regulations are preferred. The role offers autonomy, CEU opportunities, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active OT license in CA.
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification (and any others).
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to homebound patients unable to perform daily tasks.
• Collaborate with a home health team including RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, and SLP to carry out the plan of care.
• Assess patients, identify deficits, set therapy goals and document progress.
• Assist patients with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Recommend adaptive equipment (grab bars, shower chairs) to support independence.
• Assess fall risks and introduce home safety strategies.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Compassionate

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

in Sacramento

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Salary Range: $148,000-$177,000 per annum
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• [ PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits ]

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in CA.
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification [ and any others ]
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.