Job Details
Job Description:
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled, in-home occupational therapy services to patients in the Grand Junction area.
The Occupational Therapist delivers patient-centered, evidence-based occupational therapy services in patients’ homes in accordance with physician orders, payer requirements, agency policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. This role supports patient safety, functional independence, and quality of life through individualized care focused on activities of daily living and adaptive strategies.
Clinical Responsibilities
Perform assigned occupational therapy visits, including evaluations, Start of Care (SOC), reassessments, recertifications, and discharge visits
Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on patient needs, functional goals, and physician orders
Provide skilled interventions such as ADL and IADL training, upper extremity strengthening, fine motor coordination, adaptive equipment training, energy conservation, and home safety and fall-prevention strategies
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, adaptive techniques, home programs, and safety strategies
Communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the agency’s interdisciplinary care team
Collaborate in the clinical oversight of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs), when applicable and permitted under Colorado law and agency policy
Documentation & Systems
Complete all required documentation accurately and timely in Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Ensure documentation complies with Medicare Conditions of Participation, payer requirements, and agency standards
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and security requirements
Care Coordination
Collaborate with agency clinical staff, including RNs, OTAs (when applicable), PTs, STs, and leadership
Participate in care coordination related to patient needs, visit completion, and regulatory requirements
Provide OTA oversight only when applicable, assigned, and permitted under Colorado law and agency policy
Qualifications
Required
Current, unrestricted Colorado Occupational Therapist license
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to practice independently in a home-based clinical setting
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Preferred
Home health experience
Familiarity with Medicare documentation and home health regulations
Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patient populations
Practice Environment
Patient-centered, in-home care
One-on-one visits
Supportive clinical and administrative coordination
Mission-driven home health services serving the Grand Junction community
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialty:
Occupational Therapist
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Homecare Homebase HCHB
Holiday Coverage Required:
No
Pay Rate
$56.66 - $61.53/hour
About us :
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