Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN



 Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –– at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, self-care, work capacity, etc.).

• Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identify necessary equipment.

• Collaborate in developing a comprehensive care plan.

• Design a treatment program with goals for improved function and communicate the plan to the referring physician and other team members.

• Teach or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, following agency policies.

• Fabricate splints and instruct patients on using adaptive equipment to enhance function.

• Provide training in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.

• Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.

• Work alongside physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and families/caregivers.

• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.

• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.

• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a current OT license (state-specific).

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Valid BLS certification.

• Minimum two years of OT experience (home health experience preferred).

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.

• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.

• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.

• Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.