Occupational Therapist (Santa Barbara) Home Health

Omega Home Health Care Services Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a per diem basis. Provide rehabilitative therapies in patients' homes, guided by physician orders and company protocols, with travel within a designated region.

Licensed OT in California with a relevant program background, plus at least 1 year in home health preferred. Strong communication, organizational skills, and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid California OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a home health or similar setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy services in patients’ homes in accordance with physician orders and company protocols.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in use of adaptive equipment and techniques to improve daily living skills.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including nurses, physical therapists, and social workers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with California state and federal regulations.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control procedures in home environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a per diem basis. This role involves providing rehabilitative services to patients in their homes to help them regain independence and improve quality of life. Candidates must be licensed in California and experienced in home health or related settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans

• Deliver occupational therapy services in patients’ homes in accordance with physician orders and company protocols

• Instruct patients and caregivers in use of adaptive equipment and techniques to improve daily living skills

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including nurses, physical therapists, and social workers

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with California state and federal regulations

• Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control procedures in home environments

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of California

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a home health or similar setting preferred

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Flexible, per diem schedule based on patient needs and therapist availability

• Travel within a designated geographic region required

This position is paid by the visit. Actual pay rates vary depending on factors including type of visit, type of experience, location, and years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status