Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

About This Role

Provide home health occupational therapy to patients recovering from illness or injury, customizing treatment plans to improve daily living skills and enhance home safety. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and ensure work-life balance.

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 including 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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Active OT license in New Jersey
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and compassionate

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare

Benefits

Certifications