Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health

Interim HealthCare - Allentown, PA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health company is hiring Home Health Occupational Therapists (OT) in Allentown, PA, offering flexible schedules and the ability to customize therapy based on patient needs. Join a supportive team delivering impactful home-based therapy in a rewarding role that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

$75-$85/visit paid weekly

Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance

Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in PA.
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury.
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Compassion

Resourcefulness

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program graduate

Active OT license in PA

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it. For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a Home Health OT, you’ll have the ability to customize therapy to each patient’s needs and implement strategies that make their home an easier place to navigate. This role is currently for Per-Diem with potential to transition to part-time or full-time.

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $75-$85/visit paid weekly
• Part-Time/PRN
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEU's

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 PA
• Minimum of 1yearof occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• 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.