Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Salary: $70 Hourly
Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health
Applesoft Homecare Services LLC
DallasFort Worth Metroplex
PRN / Part-Time / Full-Time Opportunities Available
About Us
Applesoft Homecare Services LLC is a Texas-licensed home health agency dedicated to delivering skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered care in the home. Our interdisciplinary team focuses on restoring independence, improving safety, and enhancing quality of life for patients with functional limitations.
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist who thrives in autonomous practice, values clinical excellence, and understands the unique impact of therapy in the home setting.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist provides skilled occupational therapy services to homebound patients in accordance with the physicians plan of care, applicable state and federal regulations, and agency policies. Services focus on enabling patients to safely perform activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and functional mobility within their home environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will:
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the patients home
Develop, implement, and revise individualized Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with the physician
Provide skilled interventions including:ADL and IADL retraining (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, home management)
Upper extremity strengthening and coordination
Fine motor and cognitive-perceptual training
Energy conservation and work simplification techniques
Adaptive equipment assessment and training
Home safety and environmental modification recommendationsAssess patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
Educate patients and caregivers on:Safe performance of daily tasks
Use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
Strategies to maximize independence and prevent injuryComplete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with:Medicare Conditions of Participation
Texas HHSC home health regulations
Agency policies and proceduresParticipate in interdisciplinary communication and case conferences
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy team members
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), if applicable, per Texas regulations
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA requirements
Participate in discharge planning when therapy goals are achieved or services are no longer medically necessary
Qualifications
Required:
Current Texas Occupational Therapist license in good standing
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Minimum 1 year of experience preferred (home health experience strongly preferred)
Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation and regulatory standards
Valid Texas drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Current CPR/BLS certification
Ability to work independently and manage a mobile caseload
Preferred:
Experience with OASIS documentation
Familiarity with home health EMR systems
Strong patient and caregiver education skills
Physical & Mental Requirements
Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned service area
Ability to assist patients with transfers and functional tasks as needed
Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, reach, and perform therapeutic activities
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in an independent environment
What We Offer
Competitive per-visit or salaried compensation (based on role and experience)
Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
Supportive leadership with clinical insight
Opportunity to work with a growing, mission-driven Texas home health agency
Professional autonomy with strong administrative support
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applesoft Homecare Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and Texas employment laws.