Occupational Therapist – Home Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and screen patients' daily living and work-related abilities and create therapeutic retraining programs with measurable goals.

• Conduct and interpret diagnostic and prognostic functional assessments in patients' homes or various environments.

• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to develop and modify Plans of Care Treatment.

• Deliver therapeutic treatment and guidance to enhance or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and functionality, or instruct on compensatory strategies.

• Review and enhance retraining programs in alignment with each patient's behavioral objectives and the overall rehabilitation strategy.

• Consult with vocational team members to formulate and execute vocationally focused plans.

• Communicate patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patients, and family members.

• Engage in care coordination and discharge planning, supporting other healthcare personnel in fulfilling patient needs.

• Create community reintegration activities and align plans with the interdisciplinary team.

• Recommend or design adaptive equipment to enhance home or work settings and aid participation in rehabilitation.

• Educate staff and family members on retraining programs, including skills for dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene.

• Oversee, instruct, and assess the performance of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides.

• Record patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations on the day services are provided.

• Accurately document and implement interim physician orders.

• Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to supervisors and care management personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted occupational therapist licensure.

• Current CPR certification.

• Valid driver's license.

• Auto insurance that meets the minimum requirements of the residing state or the specified Humana limits, whichever is greater.

• Reliable means of transportation.

• Preferred minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience.

• Previous home health experience is preferred.

• Capability to undergo TB screening if selected.

• Availability for 40 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Personal holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• Life insurance.

• TB screening program for selected candidates.