Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health
LocationKalamazoo, Plainwell
DivisionHome Health
Employment typePart-time
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Build a career where therapy is customized to each patient's life. As a Home Health OT with Interim HealthCare of West Michigan, you'll help patients regain their independence and perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Schedule
Part-time hours available, paid by visit.
What you'll do
- Provide occupational therapy to patients who are unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and goals
- Assess the patient, identify deficits, set therapy goals and document progress
- Guide exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Recommend adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs
- Assess fall risk and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on the plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care
What you need
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Michigan
- At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home health
- Current CPR certification
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k)/Roth retirement plan
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): the company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
- Employee referral bonuses
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
About us
Interim HealthCare of West Michigan provides home health, hospice and healthcare staffing across West Michigan. Interim HealthCare was founded in 1966 as the nation's first home care company. We're an equal opportunity employer.