Occupational Therapist

Location: Wabash, Huntington, Grant, Blackford, Madison, and Delaware Counties, IN

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks with Option to Extend

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Hours: 40 Hours per Week (36 Hours Guaranteed)

Productivity Expectation: 30 Points per Week

On-Call Requirement: None

Weekend Requirement: None

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled home health services throughout Wabash, Huntington, Grant, Blackford, Madison, and Delaware Counties. The Occupational Therapist will assess, evaluate, and treat patients with functional limitations impacting activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and independence within the home environment.

The ideal candidate will have recent home health experience, be proficient in OASIS documentation and Homecare Homebase/Point Care, and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care.

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments related to functional status, activities of daily living (ADLs), fine motor coordination, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and other occupational therapy needs associated with the patient's medical condition.
• Complete OASIS assessments, including Start of Care (SOC), Recertification, Resumption of Care (ROC), and Discharge visits.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide occupational therapy services within the scope of practice defined by state regulations, agency policies, and evidence-based standards of care.
• Evaluate all body systems as required for CMS documentation and determine appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Conduct patient assessments utilizing diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to evaluate level of function and rehabilitation needs.
• Implement therapeutic interventions designed to improve independence, safety, and overall quality of life.
• Assess home environments and recommend adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and strategies to enhance patient safety and function.
• Observe, document, and communicate patient responses to treatment, changes in condition, and progress toward goals.
• Coordinate patient care with nursing staff, therapy staff, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within established time frames.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, agency, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives as needed.

Travel throughout the assigned counties to provide home-based occupational therapy services.

• Mileage reimbursement is provided between patient visits.
• Mileage is not reimbursed for travel from home to the first patient visit or from the last patient visit back home.

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Indiana.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Home Health experience.
• Proficiency with OASIS assessments and Homecare Homebase/Point Care documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned coverage area.
• Ability to provide care in diverse home settings and work effectively with patients of all backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances.

Candidates with the following qualifications will be highly competitive:

• Extensive Home Health Occupational Therapy experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS documentation requirements.
• Advanced OASIS assessment proficiency.
• Experience conducting home safety evaluations and recommending adaptive equipment.
• Excellent clinical assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage an independent caseload and maintain productivity expectations.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.