Occupational Therapist (OT) (10036)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Pickerington (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Mileage reimbursement

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to perform home visits and clinic-based assessments in Pickerington, OH and surrounding areas. You will evaluate functional status, assess home safety, and develop comprehensive plans of care for patients requiring rehabilitation.

The role includes coordinating with physicians, instructing patients in daily activities, supervising OT assistants, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by national boards.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA.
• Licensed driver with a vehicle in good working order and valid insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Recent TB test, required.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, coordination, self-care).
• Assess home environment for hazards and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement the total plan of care.
• Perform work capacity evaluations for return-to-work scenarios.
• Create treatment programs and establish functional goals.
• Communicate plan of care to physicians and care team.
• Instruct patients in daily activities and use of adaptive equipment.
• Supervise certified OT assistants.
• Participate in discharge planning and care conferences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

OT degree (ACOTE)

Licensed driver with vehicle

Current CPR certification

TB test required

Job description

Job Details

Location: Pickerington, OH (also surrounding areas including Canal Winchester, OH).
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year.
Hours: Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
Work setting: On the road for patient visits and training at the local office or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self‑care ability, work capacity, etc.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify equipment needs.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients planning to return to work, perform work capacity evaluation and refer to specialized vocational training per organizational policy.
• Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
• Communicate the plan of care to referring physicians and other organization professionals.
• Teach new skills or retrain patients in familiar daily activities lost due to illness or injury per organizational policy.
• Fabricate splints and instruct patients in use of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintain and submit appropriate clinical records, notes, and reports to physicians about changes in patient condition.
• Maintain contact and communication with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attend and contribute to in‑services, case conferences, and other meetings required by company policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as appropriate.
• Instruct patient’s family/caregiver and other organization health‑care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home‑health aide care every two weeks.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed driver with a vehicle in good working order and compliant insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Recent TB test, required.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Mileage reimbursement ($0.48 per mile)
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule