Per Diem Occupational Therapist

UniversaCare Inc.; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Per visit pay

Job summary

There For You Home Care Services is seeking per diem Occupational Therapists to support patients in New Haven, Branford, and Valley areas. Flexible day-rate visits and meaningful one-on-one care are core to this role, with emphasis on independence, home safety, and compliant documentation.

Clinicians will assess, plan, and implement individualized care, train patients on adaptive techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and timely discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist in home health.
• Excellent knowledge of OT principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home OT evaluations and develop POC with measurable goals.
• Provide skilled OT interventions to improve independence in daily activities.
• Coordinate care with nursing, PT, SLP and physicians.

Skills

OT assessment

Documentation

Home health

ADLs/IADLs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Licensure

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

BS in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Full job description

There For You Home Care Services is seeking per diem Occupational Therapists (in the New Haven, Branford, and Valley areas) to join our home care team and support patients in achieving greater independence in their daily lives. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who values flexibility and meaningful one-on-one patient relationships. Per diem scheduling allows clinicians to take visits on a day-rate basis that fits around their availability, making it well suited to therapists seeking supplemental work or a better work-life balance. We are looking for candidates who are dependable, thorough in documentation and compliance, and genuinely committed to helping patients thrive in the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities

Clinical assessment & planning

• Conduct initial and ongoing OT evaluations in the patient's home, assessing functional status, ADLs/IADLs, cognition, fine motor skills, and home safety

• Develop, implement, and update an individualized plan of care (POC) with measurable, functional goals

• Contribute to OASIS data collection where the OT is the qualifying or assessing discipline

Direct patient care

• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve independence in daily activities (dressing, bathing, grooming, meal prep, etc.)

• Train patients in adaptive techniques and energy conservation

• Recommend, fit, and train patients on adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME)

• Perform home safety and fall-risk assessments, recommending environmental modifications

Education & coordination

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, safety, and home exercise programs

• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, PT, SLP, aides, physician) and communicate changes in patient status

• Make recommendations for continued care, discharge planning, or referrals

Documentation & compliance

• Complete timely, accurate visit notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries

• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and meets Medicare/payer and agency standards

• Adhere to the POC, physician orders, and state practice/licensure requirements

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist

• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media

• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession

• Professional behavior

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Valid license to practice Occupational Therapy

• BS degree or greater in Occupational Therapy

Compensation:

$80.00 - $100.00 per visit

Mileage Reimbursement

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road