Occupational Therapist (OT)- Home Health- Sacramento County

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Job Summary

Join our dedicated home health team as an Occupational Therapist, providing essential care to patients across Alameda County, California. This role offers the autonomy of a field-based position, allowing you to deliver personalized therapy in patients' homes, fostering their independence and recovery within their familiar environments.

You will manage a diverse caseload, prioritizing Start of Care visits and performing comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning. This position requires strong clinical skills, meticulous documentation, and effective communication to ensure seamless patient care coordination and adherence to home health regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for home health patients.
• Prioritize and complete Start of Care (SOC) visits, ensuring timely and accurate next-day reporting.
• Perform various visit types including Recertification, Resumption of Care, OASIS Discharge, Evaluation, and Revisit.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with state and facility guidelines.
• Complete all clinical notes and documentation accurately and submit within 48 hours of each visit.
• Maintain timely and effective communication with supervisors, intake coordinators, and office staff.
• Manage a dynamic caseload efficiently to meet productivity requirements.
• Ensure responsiveness during normal business hours for patient and team needs.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist in a Home Health setting.
• Ability to travel extensively within Alameda County, California, with potential for expansion into surrounding areas.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in conducting occupational therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans, and implementing interventions in a home health environment.
• Strong understanding of home health regulations, including OASIS documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively manage a caseload and meet documentation deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong clinical judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for patient, family, and interdisciplinary team interactions.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, specifically Kinnser.
• Familiarity with mobile communication tools and devices (e.g., iPad, Ring Central).
• Ability to effectively supervise and delegate tasks to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Shift Details

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Days: Monday through Friday.
• Shift Type: AM shifts, 8 hours per shift.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: October 8, 2026.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Productivity: Expected to achieve a minimum of 30 productivity points per week. Overtime must be pre-approved by the Clinical Supervisor.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of California.