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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.