Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Enhabit, Inc.; West Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off for full-time

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Incentive bonus opportunities

Continuing education and scholarship

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy in patients' homes across Rhode Island. You will assess daily living activities, design interventions, and collaborate with physicians and families to improve function.

The role requires graduation from an approved OT program and state licensure, with Medicare home health experience preferred. Prior clinical experience in home health is valued, with support for professional development and ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy and licensed as an OT in the state of practice.
• Medicare home health experience is preferred.
• At least one year of experience is preferred, with leadership approval based on prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Help patients in the home to improve activities of daily living and basic motor functions.
• Administer skilled OT services under physician orders and plan of care.
• Educate family and health team to support ongoing home-based therapy.

Skills

OT licensure

Home health experience

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

The Enhabit Advantage

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Our Occupational Therapists/OTs help patients who have debilitating conditions improve the functions of performing everyday tasks in the home. Occupational Therapists/OTs use treatments to develop the daily living skills of their patients and the basic motor functions of patients, as well as to compensate for any loss of function that patient may be experiencing. Occupational Therapists/OTs administer skilled care to clients requiring intermittent professional services and teach the family and other members of the health care team. These services are performed by Occupational Therapists/OTs in accordance with the physicians' orders and the established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Branch Director.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy and licensed as an Occupational Therapist/OT in the state in which he/she currently practices.
• A minimum of one-year experience is preferred, but can be less with Regional Vice President and/or Regional Director of Therapy Services approval based on prior experience setting.
• Medicare home health experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.