Occupational Therapist (OT)

Deercreekseniorliving; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Excell Home Care & Hospice, based in Oklahoma City, is seeking a per diem occupational therapist to join our team. The OT will implement standards of care for occupational therapy services under the home health program and work with patients, families, and caregivers.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, collaboration with physicians and other providers, and contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered culture across our Oklahoma service areas.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Oklahoma.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Travel to agency-related sites as needed.
• The Pennant Group, Inc. operates Excell Home Care & Hospice in OK.

Responsibilities

• Assesses interdisciplinary plan of care with patient and caregiver.
• Provides services ordered by the physician as indicated.
• Counsels patient, caregiver, and family.
• Educates patient and caregiver on treatment plans.
• Communicates with the physician and other health care practitioners.
• Evaluates functional status and home safety.
• Develops treatment programs and goals for improved function.
• Supervises aides according to policy and state regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Education

OT license in Oklahoma

Job description

Per Diem opening! Celebrating 30 years in 2026! At Excell, our legacy is built on providing life-changing services to Oklahomans every day. As we celebrate 30 years of excellence, we invite you to become part of a milestone that honors our past while shaping our future. Here, you're more than an employee. You're an advocate, a caregiver, a trusted partner, and a source of hope for patients, families, and healthcare partners throughout our community. We aren't just filling a position. We're looking for a team member who wants to help shape our culture, support our growth, and make a lasting difference for patients and families. At Excell, you can expand on your "why" and join a team committed to creating a workplace defined by compassion, service, and purpose. Live your passion and commitment to exceptional care and help build the next chapter of our story.

JOB SUMMARY

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patients, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Communicate with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identifies equipment needs.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & ABILITIES)

• Must be licensed in the State of Oklahoma
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
• The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

EXCELL's mission is to provide the highest quality of genuine care for our clients and their families. Excell provides seamless, team-oriented, collaborative and coordinated services for its patients. Excell is dedicated to providing safe, individualized, comprehensive and excellent quality of genuine care for its patients and their families. Excell is committed to helping adults maintain their comfort, independence and dignity at home or in their place of residence, no matter how small or great the need may be.

Based in Oklahoma City and operating in various counties throughout the state, Excell Home Care & Hospice is Medicare certified and licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. We provide services in OKC metro areas and surrounding areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.