Occupational Therapist (OT) (10644)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Free continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home Health team in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves conducting patient evaluations, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus of $7,500. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely and engage in patient visits across the region.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist preferred.
• Prior home health or community-based experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients' functional status.
• Assess home environments for safety hazards.
• Develop individualized plans of care.
• Communicate care plans and progress updates.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Organizational abilities

Capacity to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Active license to practice in Ohio

Registered with the National Registration Examination

Job description

$7,500 sign on bonus!!

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home Health team. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
• Travel: Required + Mileage Reimbursed
• Pay Structure: Pay per Visit, Salary or Salary Plus (Varies Depending on Assigned Territory)
• Estimated Salary: $80,000 – $110,000/Year
• Sign on Bonus: $7,500 sign on bonus (paid in separate installments)
• Location: Central Cincinnati, OH & Surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle strength, endurance, coordination, communication skills, self-care ability, and work capacity.
• Assess home environments for safety hazards and barriers to independence; recommend and coordinate necessary adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate in developing individualized plans of care that align with patient goals and organizational standards.
• Perform work capacity evaluations for patients planning to return to employment and facilitate referrals for vocational training as needed.
• Design and implement treatment programs with measurable goals to improve patient function and independence.
• Communicate care plans and progress updates to referring physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily living activities lost due to illness or injury, following organizational guidelines.
• Fabricate and fit splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment, prosthetic, and orthotic devices to enhance functional ability.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and reports, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient, patient-centered service delivery.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and in-service training to support comprehensive care planning.
• Identify additional patient and caregiver needs and initiate referrals for other home health services as appropriate.
• Educate families, caregivers, and staff on treatment plans and techniques to promote continuity of care.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in compliance with state regulations and organizational policy.
• Evaluate home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service provided.
• Contribute to discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active license to practice as an occupational therapist in the state of Ohio.
• 2 years of previous clinical experience as an occupational therapist, preferred.
• Prior home health or community-based experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.