Occupational Therapist

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)in Dekalb CountyEmbark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient's life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you'll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.Interim HealthCare of Atlanta, GA is seeking prn Home Care Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. Work a flexible schedule maintaining a healthy work/life balance while receiving top notch pay.Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you'll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:Best pay rates in town1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible schedule, autonomy and work-life balanceTuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityOnline training courses to promote growthAs a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injuryWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and personal goalsAssess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progressAssist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordinationSuggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added supportAssess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safetyEducate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-careA few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in GAMinimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience in home healthcareHCHB charting experienceCPR certification, negative tb screening or chest x-rayDrivers license, reliable transportation & auto insuranceKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsGood clinical judgment /proficiency, strong communication skills, dexterity and compassionAble to pass federal and state required criminal / abuse background checks and drug screenWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.