Occupational Therapist

Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

AccordCare Home Health

Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard Counties.

About AccordCare Home Health

AccordCare is a compassionate, patient-centered home health agency dedicated to improving independence, safety, and quality of life. We are growing our therapy team and seeking a mission-driven Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, in-home services across our Northeast and Central Florida service area.

Position Summary

The Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled, medically necessary therapy services to patients in their homes. The OT evaluates functional abilities, creates individualized treatment plans, and provides interventions that focus on improving Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), safety, strength, coordination, and independence.

Medicare home health experience is a plus and greatly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive OT evaluations to determine functional deficits and patient needs.

Develop and implement individualized plans of care consistent with home health and Medicare standards.

Provide skilled interventions such as ADL training, energy conservation, fall prevention, adaptive equipment training, and safety education.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Communication & Collaboration

Communicate patient updates, concerns, and progress to the interdisciplinary team, including PT, RN, SLP, and case managers.

Provide caregiver training and recommendations to improve patient safety and independence at home.

Participate in case conferences to support coordinated care and optimal outcomes.

Documentation

Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the agency's EMR system.

Ensure documentation meets Medicare and home health skilled-care requirements.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida

Home health experience preferred

Medicare experience a plus

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently in the field

Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance required

Why Join AccordCare?

Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team culture

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Meaningful work that directly improves patients' lives

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Skills

• Care Delivery (preferred)

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