Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) - Vail, Arizona

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Job Description

Deliver essential care in the community as a Home Health Occupational Therapist, providing direct therapy services in patients homes. This contract opportunity focuses on helping individuals regain independence, safety, and improved function through meaningful occupational therapy interventions in a home health setting.

Schedule:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments, including completion of OASIS documentation for admissions, follow-up, and discharge.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, cognition, mobility, and safety.
• Deliver skilled interventions such as self-care training, energy conservation, adaptive equipment education, and environmental modifications.
• Assess the need for and recommend appropriate durable medical equipment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies, home safety, and compensatory techniques for optimum independence.
• Document clinical findings accurately and promptly in the Home Care Home Base (HCHB) platform.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, participating in case conferences and professional meetings.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and Medicare home health guidelines.
• Travel locally to patient homes each day (mileage reimbursement available).

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapist license (OT) in good standing.
• At least 1 year of recent home health OT experience; strong field-based clinical skills highly valued.
• Experience with OASIS documentation and proficiency in the Home Care Home Base (HCHB) system preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
• Organized, excellent communicator, and capable of working independently.

Benefits include weekly pay, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance options, 401(k) retirement plan, mileage reimbursement, 24/7 support, and opportunities for contract renewal.

If you are a self-motivated OT ready to make a difference by helping patients achieve greater independence at home, apply today to explore this rewarding contract role!