Occupational Therapist (OT) (11123)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Continuing education

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted documentation

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our field team providing in-home care in Grove City, OH and surrounding areas. This role involves on-the-road patient visits with occasional training at the local office and remote work as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited OT degree, be licensed in Ohio, and have strong communication and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Registered with the NBCOT (National Registration Examination).
• Active license to practice OT in Ohio.
• 2 years of clinical OT experience preferred, especially in home health or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and home environment.
• Develop treatment plans and goals to improve function.
• Perform work capacity evaluations and refer to vocational training if needed.
• Instruct and train patients in daily activities and use of adaptive equipment.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other health professionals.
• Supervise assistants and ensure proper documentation.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient family education.

Skills

Home health care

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours & Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per Year
• Coverage Location: Grove City, OH & Surrounding Areas
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.).
• Evaluate 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.
• Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
• Communicate the plan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintain and submit appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician about any changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by company policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for patients.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer to them as appropriate.
• Instruct 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, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Participates in discharge planning for patients.

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.

Why Summit?

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.