Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

AdventHealth; Temple Terrace (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Occupational Therapist for home health visits in the Hillsborough County Area. This full-time role involves executing care plans, assessing patients, and ensuring high-quality therapy services. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for enhancing patient wellbeing.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Occupational Therapist – Registered within Florida.
• Valid driver's license with current car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Executes physician's orders and assesses patient conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized occupational therapy care plans.
• Conducts home safety evaluations and collaborates with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program

Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Current BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist – AdventHealth Home Health

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: This position involves patient visits in the Hillsborough County Area.

The role you’ll contribute:

Executes physician's orders and notifies the physician of necessary updates or changes in a home health patient's condition. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the individualized occupational therapy care provided to a patient. Responsible for the coordination of care for all assigned patients. Delivers high-quality and professional occupational therapy care. Continued employment depends on your ability to perform the outlined job duties.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Comply with all department policies, procedures, practices, and standards of care.
• Perform comprehensive initial evaluations on all assigned patients requiring occupational therapy.
• Conduct comprehensive home safety evaluations related to activities of daily living and communicate specific needs to the physician and team members.
• Establish a care plan with goals based on the patient’s current functioning and potential for improvement, in collaboration with the patient, family, and caregiver, and in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Implement the occupational therapy assessment and care plan, continuously evaluating the patient’s response and adjusting as needed.
• Report pertinent observations to the attending physician and modify the care plan as directed.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent.
• Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute or rehab setting.
• Occupational Therapist – Registered within the state of FL.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver’s license with current car insurance in the state.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of home health occupational therapy experience.