Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Patient Care summary :

The Home Health Occupational Therapist assesses and evaluates patients' functional abilities and occupational therapy needs, providing care in accordance with state laws and coordinated with healthcare teams. They build trusted relationships with patients while offering evidence-based treatments focused on improving daily living activities and adapting environments. This role requires licensure in New Jersey, CPR certification, and the ability to drive to patient homes, with opportunities for career growth and continuing education.

We are hiring for a Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team!

Full-time position pay range $80K - $90K / Year depending on experience

At Patient Care Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. ​

​As an Occupational Therapist with us, you can expect : ​

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

​Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

License Requirements

Additional State Requirements

Keywords :

occupational therapist, home health, patient assessment, functional evaluation, adaptive equipment, therapy plan, evidence-based care, NJ licensure, continuing education, patient care