Occupational Therapist

About the Company

Fortis Health is a clinician-led organization supporting high-quality home health and hospice agencies across multiple states. Our family of companies includes Select Home Health & Hospice in Indiana and Valeo Home Health & Hospice in Utah both locally operated agencies known for dependable patient-focused care delivered in the home.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicatedOccupational Therapistto join our role plays a key part in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain independence in their daily lives. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with patients and their families to develop and implement individualized care plans that support functional ability safety and overall quality of life within the home setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with the physicians plan of care.
• Evaluate and assess patient functional abilities and assist in developing and updating individualized care plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve function self-care and independenceseeing multiple patients per day.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes to the physician and care team.
• Educate patients caregivers and staff on therapy goals techniques and use of adaptive equipment.
• Reassess patient needs regularly and revise plans of care as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives staff meetings and ongoing education.
• Provide required supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit stand and drive for extended periods while providing in-home care.
• Ability to assist and lift patients as well as move equipment or supplies with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular use of a tablet for documentation communication and training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical dental vision FSA/HSA life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation personal and sick days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 1 year of employment.

Disclaimer:

This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Occupational Therapist position. It is not exhaustive and responsibilities duties or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fortis Health is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (ACOTE or equivalent) (required).
• Successfully completed the NBCOT certification exam (or meets Medicare Conditions of Participation requirements if licensed prior to 1978).
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state which you are applying (required).
• Minimum of (1) year experience as an Occupational Therapist (required)
• Valid drivers license proof of auto insurance and reliable personal transportation (required)