Home Health Occupational Therapist
Grand Junction, Colorado
SummitWest Care

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Therapy

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled, in-home occupational therapy services. The OT will deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care in patients' homes, supporting safety, functional independence, and quality of life through individualized treatment focused on activities of daily living and adaptive strategies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy visits including evaluations, Start of Care (SOC), reassessments, recertifications, and discharge visits
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs, functional goals, and physician orders
• Provide skilled interventions such as ADL and IADL training, upper extremity strengthening, fine motor coordination, adaptive equipment training, energy conservation, and home safety/fall-prevention strategies
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, adaptive techniques, home programs, and safety strategies
• Communicate patient progress and changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate in clinical oversight of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) when applicable and permitted by Colorado law and agency policy

Documentation & Systems

• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely in Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
• Ensure documentation complies with Medicare Conditions of Participation, payer requirements, and agency standards
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and privacy/security requirements

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with clinical staff including RNs, OTAs, PTs, STs, and leadership
• Participate in care coordination related to patient needs, visit completion, and regulatory requirements
• Provide OTA oversight when applicable and permitted

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado Occupational Therapist license
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to practice independently in a home-based clinical setting
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience
• Familiarity with Medicare documentation and home health regulations
• Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patient populations

Practice Environment

• Patient-centered, in-home care
• One-on-one visits
• Supportive clinical and administrative coordination
• Mission-driven home health services serving the Grand Junction community

Prior travel experience: Not specified / not required.
Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level or as per licensure requirements.