What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Aegis Healthcare?
Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day (you'll know when you meet us). We enrich the lives of the people we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.
Aegis Home Health & Hospice in Tucson is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered OT in the home setting, supporting safety, function, and independence.
Key responsibilities include selecting appropriate OT treatment models; providing ADL-focused interventions; recommending and training on adaptive equipment; completing home safety assessments and modification recommendations; educating patients and caregivers; documenting progress and communicating with the care team.
Required qualifications/skills:
- Graduate of an AOTA-approved occupational therapy program
- Current AZ OT licensure/registration/certification
- Home health or hospice OT experience (2 years preferred)
- Strong communication, initiative, and time-management skills
- Valid AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance/registration
- Current CPR, negative TB test, and AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
If you’re ready to bring skilled OT to patients where they live, apply today.
Your day is planned around Monday–Friday availability (8am–5pm) with flexibility to coordinate visits efficiently across Tucson. You’ll review referrals and prior notes, then travel between patient homes to complete scheduled sessions. Between visits, you’ll connect by phone with caregivers or clinicians to confirm plans and ensure continuity of care. You’ll close out the day by completing timely documentation, organizing the next day’s route, and following up on any outstanding items so patients and the team have clear, current information.
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