Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Health

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aging Well Health Care, LLC is actively seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based occupational therapy in San Diego, CA. The OT will work under physician orders and the Director of Therapy, Home Health, ensuring patient-centered care in the home environment.

The role involves initial evaluations, ongoing treatment, family instruction, and coordination with the care team. Travel to patient homes is required and prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE and/or certified by NBCOT.
• CA licensure in good standing and eligibility for National Registration.
• Two years of experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in patients' homes as prescribed.
• Assess and develop plan of care with goals and timelines.
• Perform initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and Home Health team.
• Educate patients and families on home-based exercises and safety.

Skills

CA License

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

Job description

Job Summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Therapy, Home Health.

Job Type

Full-time

Description:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Therapy, Home Health.

Responsibilities:

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
• Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
• Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships:

• Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home Health
• Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

Risk Exposure:

High risk

Requirements:

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 (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or...
• Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.