OT / Occupational Therapist

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 patient care

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Augusta seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapy in Newport News, VA and surrounding areas. You will work with a home health team to support patient goals, assess progress, and educate families on exercises and self-care.

The role emphasizes 1:1 patient care, autonomy, and a balance of clinical duties with flexible assignments. Active Virginia OT license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 2 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 provide 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.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Home health experience

Education

OT degree

Virginia OT license

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

in Newport News and surrounding areas!

When you feel valued and supported by management, it makes every day more rewarding. As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, this is the kind of culture you will enjoy!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• PRN Rates $70.00-$95.00/Visit depending on type of visit
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training providesability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As a Home Health OT, 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 provide 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 Virginia
• Minimum of 2 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

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.