Occupational Therapist- $5,000 Sign on Bonus (10 / 20 / 2025)

We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist to support our Grants Pass, OR area patients.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!!!

Pay : $45-$55 per hour

At Three Rivers HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect :

the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships

continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

independence and autonomy

career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

• Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.

Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.

Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional 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 helps to determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.

Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.

Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient and the family / caregivers, regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress towards goals.

Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.

According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.

Completes all patient evaluations and develops the OT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.

Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.

May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.

Provides supervision of the OTA as per LHC policy and state regulation. Prepares a written discharge summary and / or a written summary report on the patient's condition at least every 60 days.

Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

License Requirements

Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of Oregon

Current CPR certification

Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public

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