Occupational Therapist Home Health-PRN
CenterWell Home Health · Atlanta, GA
- On site
- Part-time
- $90,000 / year
- Atlanta, GA
Job highlights
- Help patients regain strength and independence at home.
- Assess and develop personalized retraining programs.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.
- Provide direct therapeutic treatment and instruction.
- Supervise and evaluate support staff performance.
About the role
About the Role
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Home Health Branch Administration, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, You Will
- Assess/screen patient's daily living/work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function to patients in their homes or other settings to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function.
- Confer with the patient's physician and other health care team members and participate in development/revision of the Plan of Care Treatment.
- Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
- Review/expand the retraining programs in a manner consistent with the behavioral goals of each patient and within the guidelines of the rehabilitation program as a whole.
- Consult with other vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with the needs and capabilities of patients.
- Report patient status and progress to the physician, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patient and family members.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
- Design community reintegration activities to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Recommend and/or design special adaptive equipment for clients to improve residence or working environments or improve their participation in the rehabilitation program and/or community.
- Design/train staff and family members to carry out the retraining program including dressing, feeding, grooming and hygiene skills, participate in team and family educational meetings.
- Supervise, instruct and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
- Accurately and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluation on the day services are rendered.
- Ensure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician are accurately documented and implemented.
- Submit evaluation, treatment plans and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.
Required Qualifications
Use your skills to make an impact:
- Current and unrestricted OT licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum six months of occupational therapy experience
- Home Health experience
Pay Range
$54.00 - $76.00 pay per visit/unit
$85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay
Additional Information
TB Statement
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$85,400 - $117,500 per year
Description Of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Key skills/competency
- Occupational Therapy
- Home Health
- Patient Care
- Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Retraining
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Adaptive Equipment
- Patient Education
- Documentation
Skills & topics
- Occupational Therapist
- Home Health
- Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- OT
- Healthcare
- Caregiver
- Therapist
- Home Care
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your OT licensure, CPR certification, and any home health experience. Quantify achievements in patient recovery and functional improvement.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your passion for patient-centered care and how your skills align with CenterWell's mission to improve quality of life.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to patient assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Showcase your problem-solving skills for adapting to home environments.
- Understand the role: Familiarize yourself with home health regulations, documentation standards, and the importance of patient and family education.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential qualifications for a Home Health Occupational Therapist at CenterWell?
- To be considered for the Home Health Occupational Therapist role at CenterWell, you must possess a current and unrestricted OT licensure and current CPR certification. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are also mandatory due to the home visit nature of the position.
- What experience is preferred for this Occupational Therapist position?
- While not strictly required, CenterWell prefers candidates with a minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience. Prior experience specifically in a Home Health setting is also highly beneficial and will strengthen your application for this role.
- How is the compensation structured for this Home Health Occupational Therapist role?
- The compensation for this position is structured based on a per visit/unit rate of $54.00 - $76.00. Annually, this translates to a base pay range of $85,400 - $117,500 for a full-time, 40-hour work week. Actual pay may vary based on location and individual qualifications.
- What is the work arrangement for the Occupational Therapist Home Health position?
- This is a patient-facing role that involves providing therapy services directly in patients' homes. While the job description doesn't explicitly state 'remote' or 'on-site', the nature of home health implies a flexible, mobile work arrangement where you travel to patient locations.
- What are the benefits offered to Home Health Occupational Therapists at CenterWell?
- CenterWell, a Humana company, offers benefits for associates, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage, designed to support overall well-being.
- Does CenterWell Home Health require TB screening for this role?
- Yes, as this is a patient-facing role, CenterWell Home Health requires all selected candidates to undergo TB screening as part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.
- What is the role of an Occupational Therapist in home health care?
- In home health care, an Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence in daily living activities. This involves assessing skills, developing retraining programs, providing therapeutic treatments, recommending adaptive equipment, and educating patients and families.