Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Healthin Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim Health Care is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

This position is PRN with the opportunity to grow into part time Market competitive visit rates

Mileage reimbursement1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes

Clinician Friendly EMR!

Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance

Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUsAs a Home Health Occupational Therapist, 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 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-careA few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Florida Minimum of 1 year 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

Why Work for Interim Health Care?

Founded in 1966, Interim Health Care is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim Health Care 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.
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