Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health (58155)

## Description

**Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health**

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. Interim HealthCare is searching for our next great Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in the Janesville, WI and surround areas. In this role you have the honor of helping patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

**Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:**

• $80,000 - 95,000 base salary
• Potential to bonus each pay period
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Employer happily covers 90% of employee-only medical plan
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

**As 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-care

**A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:**

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Wisconsin
• 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 HealthCare?**

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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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