Occupational Therapist - Home Health
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About the role
Overview
$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you deliver skilled, evidence-based care directly in patients’ homes, helping individuals improve safety, independence, and daily function. Working in collaboration with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you develop and implement personalized treatment plans and provide hands-on therapeutic interventions grounded in best practices. You also educate and support caregivers while ensuring accurate documentation and a patient-centered approach that promotes meaningful outcomes and a high-quality care experience.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Conduct skilled home visits to assess patient needs, functional status, and occupational therapy goals using clinical evaluation and standardized tools.
- Develop, implement, and continuously update individualized occupational therapy plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the care team.
- Deliver and direct therapeutic interventions to improve independence, including training in adaptive equipment, prosthetics/orthotics, and safe environmental modifications.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and communicate changes in condition promptly to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, safety, medication understanding, and strategies to support independence and recovery at home.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of AOTA, or its successor.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
- One (1) year of experience with documentation in an electronic health record.
Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist license in the state(s) of practice.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid Auto Insurance.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association.
Apply Today!
- Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join UnityPoint Health's team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served through compassionate care!