Home Health Occupational Therapist
Newton, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their homes with cognitive and/or physical impairments due to injury, disease, disability, or other causes.
• Patient age range: birth to over 100 years.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to assess needs and coordinate care.
• Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources related to patient care.
• Travel required within the geographic area of the home health service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year certified home care experience.
• Occupational Therapist licensure and registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• At least 2 years of experience in acute care, rehab, or homecare as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proficiency with various computer software; familiarity with handheld patient care devices preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations.

Required Credentials & Health Compliance

• Professional license/certification verification (primary source) within 30 days of start.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
• Skills checklist specific to the role.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Onboarding Requirements (must be current and/or updated as specified)

• Color photo (professional headshot, no selfies or filters).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check within 45 days of start.
• N95 Fit Test within 365 days, updated annually (no religious exemptions).
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break.
  • Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks, updated as required.
• Education verification through background check company.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required).
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions.

Additional Information

• Travel within the home health geographic area is required.
• Must be able to work with diverse patient populations and adapt to changing work environments.

This position offers an opportunity to provide critical home-based occupational therapy services within a well-established healthcare system in Massachusetts.