Home Health Occupational Therapist
LHC Group
Mesa, AZ

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

We are hiring an Occupational Therapist. 

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. 

As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:  

• opportunities to get closer to patients and provide quality support to your patient-facing teams 
• to be valued and respected by patients and their families 
• a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance 
• leadership development opportunities 

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient and the family/caregivers, regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress towards goals.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.

License Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of Arizona
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle