Occupational Therapist (OT) Silver Spring

Human Touch Health Care Agency; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on exp.

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

One-on-One patient care

Independent field-based therapy

Supportive clinical and administrative

Collaborative interdisciplinary

Opportunities for professional growth

Meaningful work that directly impacts.

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health in Silver Spring, MD seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based care, helping patients regain independence and perform daily activities.

You'll conduct home visits, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a regional team to ensure safe, effective therapy while mounting patient education and family training in a supportive, field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland OT license
• Graduate of an accredited OT program
• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliable transportation for assigned patient visits
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in patients' homes
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable functional goals
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions
• Help patients improve activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals)
• Evaluate home environments and recommend safety modifications
• Provide training on adaptive equipment and home safety
• Teach energy conservation and functional independence strategies
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home safety
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements
• Promote patient safety, dignity, and improved quality of life

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Independent home working

Documentation skills

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

WellSky/Kinnser EMR

Job description

Help Patients Get Back to the Life They Love!

What if your next Occupational Therapy position gave you the opportunity to make a real difference in someone's everyday life, while enjoying the independence of working outside a traditional clinical setting?

Human Touch Home Health is looking for dedicated Occupational Therapists (OTs) to serve patients in Silver Spring, Maryland!

We're seeking therapists who are passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve functional abilities, and safely perform the activities that matter most to them.

Whether you're an experienced home health therapist or interested in bringing your clinical skills into the home setting, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
• Flexible Scheduling Based on Availability and Patient Needs
• Opportunities to Build a Caseload in Silver Spring
• Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Work-Related Travel
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Independent Field-Based Therapy
• Supportive Clinical and Administrative Team
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Environment
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Meaningful Work That Directly Impacts Patient Independence

Your Coverage Area

Silver Spring, Maryland

We are seeking therapists to serve patients throughout Silver Spring and surrounding neighborhoods within our service area.

Our goal is to coordinate patient assignments based on geographic coverage, availability, and patient needs.

Spend more time providing quality therapy and less time traveling between distant assignments.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients develop or regain the skills needed to safely complete everyday activities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in patients' homes
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable functional goals
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions
• Help patients improve bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation skills
• Evaluate upper-extremity strength, coordination, and range of motion
• Assess home environments and recommend safety modifications
• Provide training on adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Teach energy conservation and functional independence strategies
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home safety
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements
• Promote patient safety, dignity, and improved quality of life

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license valid for practice in Maryland
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment-planning skills
• Excellent communication and patient-education abilities
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to assigned patient visits
• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health occupational therapy experience
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients
• Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements
• Experience with adaptive equipment and home safety evaluations
• Familiarity with WellSky/Kinnser or similar electronic medical records

Your Work Makes Everyday Victories Possible

Helping a patient safely prepare breakfast.

Teaching someone how to get dressed independently after a stroke.

Making recommendations that allow an older adult to remain safely in their own home.

These may seem like ordinary activities, but for the patients we serve, they represent freedom, confidence, and a better quality of life.

At Human Touch Home Health, occupational therapy is about helping patients do more than recover. It's about helping them live.

Position Details

Company: Human Touch Home Health

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Work Setting: Field-Based, Patient Homes

Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability

Coverage Area: Silver Spring and Surrounding Service Areas

Mileage Reimbursement: Available for Eligible Work-Related Travel

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.