Home Health Occupational Therapist
$84,000–$89,000 year
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct one-on-one occupational therapy sessions with patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes to help them regain independence and return to daily activities. Assess functional abilities, design personalized treatment plans, and develop adaptive strategies for tasks ranging from dressing and bathing to cooking and managing routines. Provide hands-on training, education, and encouragement while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary care teams to support patient progress toward greater confidence and safety. This role requires daily travel within the Boone, Clinton, and surrounding Indiana service areas, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and weekend on-call rotation. Optimal Care, a clinician-owned organization recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, empowers team members to deliver personalized, compassionate care across home health, physician services, and hospice.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Weekend On-Call Rotation
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Home health experience
- Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort working in varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and teams
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