Occupational Therapist
Company: Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice
Location: Portage
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) Embark on a new career
path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes
are optimized. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain
their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the
comfort and familiarity of home. Interim HealthCare is the nation’s
first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We
understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in
need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a
Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love
in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for
therapy, you are made for this! Our Home Health Occupational
Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits: - Part time hours
available! (paid by visit) & mileage reimbursement - Weekly bonus
opportunities - Health, dental, vision, life & short-term &
long-term disability insurance. 401(k)/Roth. Pet insurance. - 1:1
therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes - Flexible
assignments, autonomy and work-life balance - Paid vacation time &
weekly pay As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a
big-picture view of what you’ll do: - Provide occupational therapy
to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or
injury - Work as part of a home health team which may include an
RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of
care and personal goals - Assess patient, observe deficits,
establish therapy goals and document progress - Assist patient with
exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination - Suggest
adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer
added support - Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to
improve home safety - Educate patient and family on plan of care,
exercises, goals and self-care A few must-haves for Home Health
Occupational Therapists: - Graduate of an accredited Occupational
Therapy Program and active OT license in Michigan - Minimum of 1
year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification - Knowledge of state and federal home health
regulations - Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills,
resourceful and compassionate homecare Why Work for Interim
HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s
first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health
Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices, our
commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture
that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put
patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a
significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized,
home-based therapy they provide. Interim Healthcare - West
Michigan. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Occupational Therapist
(OT), Location:Portage, MI-49081
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