$3004 weekly gross OT for Home Health ATL, GA

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Counties are Douglasville and Cobb

Shift Type: 8-Hour Days

Setting: Home Health

Length: 13 Weeks

Core Duties of a Home Health Occupational Therapist

1. Patient Evaluation

• Perform comprehensive in‑home assessments of mobility, ADLs, cognition, safety, and functional limitations.
• Identify barriers in the home environment (stairs, clutter, lighting, bathroom setup).
• Establish measurable, patient‑centered goals based on functional needs.

2. ADL & IADL Training

• Teach or retrain skills like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal prep, and medication management.
• Modify tasks to match patient ability and promote independence.

3. Home Safety & Environmental Modification

• Recommend safety equipment (grab bars, shower chairs, raised toilet seats).
• Reorganize home layout to reduce fall risk and improve accessibility.
• Provide caregiver training on safe mobility and transfers.

4. Therapeutic Interventions

• Strengthening, endurance, and fine‑motor training.
• Cognitive retraining for memory, sequencing, and problem‑solving.
• Pain management strategies and energy‑conservation techniques.

5. Adaptive Equipment & DME Training

• Assess need for devices such as reachers, sock aids, walkers, or splints.
• Train patients and caregivers on safe, effective use.

6. Care Coordination

• Communicate with RNs, PTs, SLPs, social workers, and physicians.
• Participate in case conferences and update care plans as needed.

7. Documentation & Compliance

• Complete OASIS‑aligned documentation (evals, daily notes, progress notes, discharge summaries).
• Ensure compliance with Medicare and agency standards.
• Track progress toward goals and justify medical necessity.

8. Patient & Caregiver Education

• Teach safe mobility, fall prevention, home exercise programs, and compensatory strategies.
• Provide emotional support and coaching to increase confidence and independence.

9. Discharge Planning

• Determine readiness for discharge based on functional progress.
• Recommend ongoing outpatient therapy, community resources, or equipment as needed.