Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Elara Capital
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Independence • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and develop a plan of care tailored to their goals
- Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality, continuity, and smart discharge planning
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS guidelines
- Communicate key updates, findings, or changes to the physician, supervisor, and broader care team
- Prioritize patient safety using available resources—family, community, and clinical tools
- Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and follow physician orders and established guidelines
- Write updated physician orders as needed and in accordance with agency policy
- Reflect patient goals in your therapy documentation and visits
- Deliver OT services aligned with accepted clinical standards and certified by the physician
- Teach patients and families daily living techniques using adaptive equipment, sensory integration, and fine motor skills
- Help patients and caregivers obtain necessary equipment (including fabrication of custom-made splints, when needed)
- Instruct and motivate patients and caregivers in home programs—and adjust as needed
- Provide thoughtful, compassionate counseling for therapy and related needs
- Supervise or provide clinical guidance to COTAs, HHAs, and other clinical staff to ensure excellence in care delivery
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current, unrestricted OT license valid in the state of practice
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
- Willing and able to travel within your local coverage area
- Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance per state laws
- Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently—and lift up to 50–100 lbs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance (because furry family members count too)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
occupational therapypatient assessmentPlan of Care developmentadaptive equipment techniquessensory integrationfine motor skillstherapy documentationclinical standardscustom-made splintshome program instruction
Soft skills
communicationpatient counselingmotivationsupervisionteam collaborationdependabilitycompassionorganizational skillsproblem-solvingflexibility
Certifications
OT licenseaccredited Occupational Therapy program