Occupational Therapist

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Sarasota, FL, US

9 days ago Requisition

At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best  a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide high-quality, compassionate care that helps patients recover, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.

We are seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily function, and safely remain in their homes.

If you are a compassionate clinician who values autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful patient outcomes, we would love to meet you.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, the plan of care, agency policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

The OT evaluates patient functional status, develops and implements therapy interventions, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient independence, safety, and quality of life.

This position reports to the Director of Nursing (DON), Clinical Manager, or designated clinical leadership. The OT functions as part of the interdisciplinary care team and provides supervision to the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Home Health Aide when required by the patient’s plan of care and agency policy.

The Occupational Therapist performs services within the scope of Florida OT licensure, Medicare Conditions of Participation, physician orders, and agency policies. The OT is responsible for evaluation, treatment planning, reassessment, and therapy supervision within the home health setting.

• Perform initial and ongoing patient evaluations to assess functional status and therapy needs
• Complete comprehensive assessments and participate in OASIS-related coordination as applicable
• Develop, implement, and update individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Ensure physician orders are appropriate and aligned with the patient’s therapy needs

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established care plans
• Guide patients in therapeutic exercises, self-care activities, and functional mobility related to daily living
• Instruct patients in the safe use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, prosthetic, and orthotic devices
• Support patient safety, independence, and restoration of functional abilities in the home setting

• Teach and counsel patients and caregivers regarding therapy goals, home safety, adaptive techniques, and self-care strategies
• Evaluate the home environment and identify modifications or community resources needed to support care
• Coordinate outpatient services when procedures cannot be safely performed in the home

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries
• Evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and update the plan of care as needed
• Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, state regulations, and agency policies
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and needs
• Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements
• Supervise the Home Health Aide when Occupational Therapy is the only skilled discipline involved in…