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)
Specialty: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Job Summary

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year certified home care OT licensure.
• At least 2 years of experience in acute care, rehab, or homecare as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts.
• Proficient with various computer software; knowledge of hand-held 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Compliance (Summary)

Professional Credentials

• Current professional license/certification verification (primary source verification required).
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state details.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
• Skills checklist specific to the role.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks.
• Education verification of highest degree achieved.
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years of addresses.
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions.

Personal Health History Requirements

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no religious exemptions).
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if >6 month break.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Optional but preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity, Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation (optional).
• TB symptom survey if positive PPD (optional).

Additional Notes

• Travel within the home health geographic area is required.
• Must be able to work with diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential.