Home Health Occupational Therapist
Sarasota, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: OT Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in a home health setting.
• Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson’s, respiratory patients, neuro, trauma, amputees (AKA, BKA), and failure to thrive.
• Skilled home care visits (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Commercial insurance).
• 6-8 home visits per day, with a minimum of 6 points per day (may increase at manager’s discretion).
• Use of evaluation tools, billing/documentation systems, and patient/family education.
• Must be able to self-schedule visits and hours based on office needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Adult OT skills including:

  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Cardiac rehab
  • Edema massage
  • Feeding techniques
  • Splinting
  • TENS, Ultrasound
  • Orthopedics, Prosthetics/Orthotics
  • Standardized assessments
  • Joint mobilization
  • Home Exercise Program
  • Lifting and transfer techniques
  • Patient/Family education
  • Safety and injury prevention
  • Telephone communication
• Must have at least 1 year of home health experience, 2 years preferred.
• Must be an independent practitioner.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car required for home visits.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption on file.
• Flu shot required or declination on file; mask wearing mandatory while at work.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Cardiac rehab
• Edema massage
• Feeding techniques
• Splinting
• TENS
• Ultrasound
• Prosthetics/Orthotics
• Joint mobilization

Additional Requirements

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub.
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printer provided for documentation and scheduling.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blind testing required prior to start.
• Competency exams and other certifications as applicable to profession.
• Flu vaccination deadline for pre-start travelers is October 7, 2024; for working travelers December 13, 2024.
• Mask wearing required if flu vaccine is declined.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide skilled occupational therapy in a home health setting with a diverse patient population. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while meeting all licensure and compliance requirements.