Occupational Therapist (OT) Job at Interim HealthCare, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Interim HealthCare
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) at Interim HealthCare summary:

A Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) provides personalized therapy to patients in their homes to help them regain independence and perform daily activities. Working within a multidisciplinary home health team, the OT assesses patient needs, sets therapy goals, and implements treatments including exercises, adaptive equipment recommendations, and safety strategies. The role requires an accredited degree, an active OT license, clinical experience, and strong interpersonal skills to support patient recovery and family education.

HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Status:  Part Time

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • Rate: $72-$80 a visit
  • Competitive, Weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement!
  • Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees
  • Supportive, caring management that will have your back!
  • Medical for full-time, dental, vision and supplemental benefits available for everyone
  • 1:1 patient ratio; where you make a difference in our patients care with flexible assignments to fit your needs!
  • Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University.

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
  • Provide supervision and guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Colorado
  • Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience in home healthcare
  • CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
  • Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test for THC)
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment, 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 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Application Deadline:  Accepting ongoing applications. 

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Keywords:

Occupational Therapist, Home Health Therapy, Patient Rehabilitation, Daily Living Activities, Adaptive Equipment, Therapy Assessment, Fall Risk Prevention, Patient Education, OT License, Healthcare

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Interim role, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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