Occupational Therapist

Looking to make a difference? Join our team, CAREMUST, founded by nurses, where empathy is our driving force. At our agency, we believe healing happens best in the comfort of home, allowing patients and their families to cherish their time together. As one of the nation's largest privately owned agencies, we're dedicated to serving communities across the San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley, and the Greater Sacramento Area. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you on board.

Occupational Therapist - Care Must

We are seeking a compassionate and autonomous Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team in Santa Cruz, CA. You will provide in-home evaluations and therapeutic interventions that help patients regain independence in daily living activities following injury, illness, or hospitalization. Your role will include assessing safety, mobility, and self-care capabilities in the home environment and delivering personalized interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans to improve function in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
• Provide hands-on therapeutic activities ,including upper extremity rehab, fine motor skill development, energy conservation techniques, and cognitive strategies.
• Monitor progress and document clinical notes, treatment goals, and outcome measures in compliance with CMS, Medicare, and agency requirements.
• Maintain a consistent and timely documentation schedule using EMR (electronic medical records).
• Travel to patients’ homes throughout Monterey and the surrounding areas.
• The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs relating to functionality status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
• Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Occupational Therapist determines a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient’s progress.
• Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Lead the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate' in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current California OT license in good standing.
• At least 1 year of experience in occupational therapy (home health experience preferred).
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/BLS certification (AHA or equivalent).
• Experience with older adults, post-surgical patients, or those with neurological, orthopedic, or chronic conditions is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently in the field and manage a flexible caseload.
• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Medicare documentation and OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) assessments.
• Experience using EMR systems like Kinnser, Homecare Homebase, or WellSky.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral systems in the Monterey area.

Benefits:

• We value life/work balance: Flexible scheduling and autonomy, managing your own hours.
• Dedication to growth: You grow as we grow.
• We offer advancement opportunities, including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership.
• Industry-leading compensation
• Paid parking and bridge tolls
• Compensation is determined by the following factors: experience, knowledge, skills, location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
• We offer a variety of health plans to meet your needs, including HSA and FSA options
• Health benefits are inclusive of dependent coverage, medical, dental, and vision
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays so you can enjoy a work/life balance.
• Sign-on bonus based on experience.

Here are a few things that set us apart:

• CMHH Assist: Your dedicated in-house resource for all of your administrative duties allows you to focus on what matters most: the patient.
• Documentation support: We offer extensive documentation services to minimize the burden of time spent documenting, including quality assurance support, transcription services, and jump-starting the OASIS documentation.
• Your time matters: We minimize your drive time by providing a territory radius of 5-10 miles, depending upon location.
• We value life/work balance: Flexible scheduling and autonomy, managing your own hours.
• Committed to your success: You will undergo an individualized, structured, and ongoing training program to develop your skills, allowing you to provide industry-leading patient care.
• Communicate with ease: Industry-leading and easy-to-use documentation and technology solutions help to streamline communication.
• Dedication to growth: You grow as we grow. We offer advancement opportunities, including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this position at Care Must. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our website at CareMust.com or through our official really platform.

Care Must is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients through exceptional Occupational therapy services!

Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Location: Santa Cruz, California
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
Setting: In-Home Patient Care
Schedule: Flexible hours, may include weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watsonville, CA 95077

Salary : $60 - $80