Home Health Occupational Therapist
Dunedin, FL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dunedin, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)

Job Description

• Provide home health occupational therapy services with a focus on:

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Orthopedics
  • Prosthetics/Orthotics
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Safety and Injury Prevention
  • Use of Evaluation Tools
  • Billing and Documentation
• Conduct 6-8 skilled home visits per day (minimum 6 visits, may increase at manager’s discretion)
• Patient population includes amputees, arthritis, stroke rehabilitation, dementia/Alzheimer’s, hand injuries, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, nerve injury, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, tendon repair, and other progressive neurological disorders
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs
• Use of laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers provided
• Documentation through specific electronic systems

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car for home visits
• Experience with Orthopedics
• Experience with Prosthetics/Orthotics

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year history check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted)
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required
• Two professional references from the past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted

Additional Facility Requirements

• Professional photo with solid background required for badge issuance
• Current personal or auto insurance required for home health positions
• Compliance with dress code and tobacco policy
• Completion of required online account registration and training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including privacy policy, affidavit, demographic information, mask fit acknowledgment, and hurricane exemption survey if applicable
• Electronic signature form required for home health candidates

Competency and Certification Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% score
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Competency exams specific to home health occupational therapy as applicable

Notes

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub allowed
• Candidates must maintain all licenses, certifications, and clearances current throughout the assignment
• Failure to maintain required certifications or clearances may result in removal from assignment
• Candidates with international education must provide foreign equivalency evaluation from a nationally recognized organization

This position offers an opportunity to provide specialized occupational therapy care in a home health setting with a diverse patient population requiring skilled rehabilitation services.