Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Fort Dodge, IA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Days)

Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days (8 hours per day)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide professional and clinical occupational therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Patient population primarily requires short-term therapy following hospitalization or nursing home stays.
• Average patients per day: 4-6.
• Coverage area includes travel within a 50-mile radius of Fort Dodge, averaging 200-250 miles per week.
• Weekly team meetings held virtually; monthly meetings in person.
• Orientation includes general organization overview, required online courses, 2 days of EMR (Epic) training, and ride-along/shadow visits.
• Therapy manager support available during the first weeks to assist with documentation and questions.
• Typically fully productive by week 3.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• 36-40 hours per week; OT billable hours begin after 40 hours.
• Summer holiday coverage required for 1-2 of the following: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day.
• Orientation starts every Monday.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience.
• State OT license required.
• Valid driver’s license and must have own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
• Must have a taxable address located more than 50 miles from the facility.
• Work history/resume, skills checklist (completed within 1 year), license verification, required certifications, and one supervisory reference required at submission.
• Not employed by this organization within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience preferred but not required; training and support provided.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Orientation includes 2 days of Epic training and shadowing.
• Patient care involves short-term therapy needs post-hospitalization or nursing home stay.
• Interdisciplinary team includes 1 PTA, 1 COTA, 1 PT, and 1 OT on staff.