Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Company: Focus Health
Location: Fresno
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

#hpfocusfresOccupational Therapist (OT)*The clinician hired for this position will be treating patients in the Fresno and surrounding areas.POSITION SUMMARY:As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities in their homes. You will help patients recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living.RESPONSIBILITIES:Evaluate patient functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent livingIdentify equipment needsProvide supervision to the Occupational Therapy AssistantsConduct an initial evaluation/assessment and report findings to the Health Care Provider and RN and develop the plan of care promptly for patientsDocument initial evaluation and treatment plan and re-evaluations of patients progress at least every thirty (30) days and update plan of care as necessary.Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data, as indicated on a timely basis.Observe, record, and report to the Health Care Provider the patients treatment, response, and progress and promptly report significant changesObtain orders to revise the plan of careInstruct patient/CG in the use of alternate methods and devices for upgrading independence in activities of daily livingOther duties as assignedWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:You are experienced and ready to bring your skills and knowledge to patients who need it most. You excel in building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You are committed to high-quality nursing care while working independently in a home setting. You thrive in providing the very best care and skilled treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, surgery or injuries to achieve positive outcomes, improve the quality of life, and reduce risk for hospitalizationQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree and active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.Work experience of at least one (1) year under a qualified Occupational Therapist, home health experience preferable.Must have a vehicle, valid drivers license and automobile insuranceAbility to make home visits and provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in the home environment complete documentation effectively and submit in a timely mannerHome Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experienceBENEFITS (available to full-time employees):Excellent pay, including 23 days of PTO per yearHealth, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityContinuing education & tuition assistanceGenerous referral bonus programFlexible schedulingCompany Vehicle Program with a paid gas card for eligible full-time employeesADDITIONAL:Opportunities for advancement.Referral Bonus Program - refer clinicians and receive a bonus.Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline your assessment process by providing real-time data, personalized guidance, and automated organization, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.Tenured leadershipABOUT US:Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal.We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.Pay: $55 - $65 / hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Job Type: fulltime, parttimeSchedule:Day shiftEducation: Master's degreeWork location: On-siteby Jobble

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