Home Health Occupational Therapist in Covington, GA

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Job Description

Empower patients to regain independence by providing vital occupational therapy services directly in their own homes. This full-time, 13-week contract role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive in-home occupational therapy evaluations, including OASIS assessments for initial, ongoing, and discharge visits.
• Design and implement patient-specific plans of care to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, upper extremity function, cognition, and overall home safety.
• Deliver skilled therapies, including self-care training, therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment instruction, and environmental modifications.
• Assess and recommend appropriate durable medical equipment to meet patients functional needs.
• Evaluate progress, update treatment interventions as needed, and maintain ongoing communication with physicians and the home health team.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding safety, fall prevention, compensatory strategies, and use of adaptive aids.
• Complete comprehensive documentation using Home Care Home Base (HCHB) within required timelines.
• Collaborate during case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring cohesive care planning and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license, in good standing.
• At least one year of recent field-based home health OT experience.
• Expertise with OASIS documentation and proficiency with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance required.
• Ability to work independently and navigate a field-based, flexible caseload of approximately 2532 points (57 visits/day).
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• 24/7 customer support line
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for contract extensions and renewals

Take the next step in your career providing compassionate, impactful care to patients at homeapply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity!