What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Trinity Home Health?
Job description:
San Luis Obispo County and North Santa Barbara County Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Per Diem | Pay Per Visit
Trinity Home Health
Location: San Luis Obispo – North County
Agency Based In: Pismo Beach
Service Area: San Luis Obispo County & North Santa Barbara County
Job Summary
Trinity Home Health is a boutique home health agency dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care in patients’ homes. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team on a per diem, pay-per-visit basis.
The Home Health OT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled occupational therapy services aimed at improving independence, safety, and overall quality of life. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys autonomy, flexibility, and collaborative patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments in patients’ homes
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Provide skilled interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, and home safety
- Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications as appropriate
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, and home programs
- Accurately document visits and patient progress in the agency’s EMR system
- Complete OASIS assessments as needed
- Communicate patient status and progress with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure compliance with home health regulations and agency policies
Qualifications
- Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- Minimum of 1 year of home health experience required
- OASIS and EMR experience preferred
- CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a field-based caseload
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- California Occupational Therapist License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pismo Beach, CA 93449