- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Work-Life Balance

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training & CEUs

Tuition discounts

PTO & benefits

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered therapy in home settings. You’ll design personalized plans, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and empower patients to regain independence.

Enjoy flexible scheduling, 1:1 patient ratios, online CEU training, tuition benefits, and a supportive, family-oriented culture that values therapists and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program and active OT license in NC.
• Minimum of 1 year OT experience, ideally in home health.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury.
• Work with an interdisciplinary home health team focused on plan of care and personal goals.
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress.
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Suggest adaptive equipment to improve safety and independence.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Compassionate

Autonomy

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master)

Active North Carolina OT license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

in [Charlotte]

Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.

For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a Home Health OT, you’ll have the ability to customize therapy to each patient’s needs and implement strategies that make their home an easier place to navigate. If you’re ready to experience the rewards that home health therapy brings, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• [PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits]

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.