Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading home health service provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team in California. This full-time role involves evaluating patients' abilities, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a valid state license and a minimum of one year of experience. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. Join us to make an impact in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid state license.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized treatment plans for patients in their home environment.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the home health team.

Skills

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities

Implement therapeutic activities

Educate patients and caregivers

Document visits

Education

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

BLS, hands-on CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Occupational Therapist / OT (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with CARE—compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service (CARES). By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Full-Time)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (Full-Time)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (Full-Time)
• Pet insurance (Full-Time)

Pay range (depending on experience): $55-65/hr.

Schedule/Shift: Full‑Time, Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Territory/Location: Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities in their home environment and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic activities to improve patients’ ability to perform daily living tasks (e.g., dressing, bathing, cooking).
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques and adaptive equipment to promote safety and independence.
• Monitor progress and update care plans based on patient outcomes and changing needs.
• Document visits and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary home health team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid state license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current BLS, hands‑on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

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Let Better Growth Come To You!

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.