Occupational Therapist (OT) (10036)
Company: Summit Home Care & Hospice
Location: Pickerington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an
experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our
team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare
services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact
quality of life by redefining the delivery of care. Occupational
Therapist (OT): Full-Time Hours: Monday – Friday (40 Hours/Week)
Annual Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 Coverage Location: Pickerington,
OH & Surrounding Areas (Including Canal Winchester, OH) Travel:
Required Milage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile) Responsibilities:
Evaluate patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance,
visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills,
self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluate home environment
for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies
equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan
of care. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational
therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to
specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization
policy. Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved
function. Communicate the plan of care to referring physicians and
other Organization professionals. May teach new skills or retrain
patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due
to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy. May
fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types
of adaptive equipment to improve function. May train patients in
the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Maintain and submit
appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the
physician about any changes in the patient's condition. Maintain
contact/communication with other personnel involved in the
patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Attend and
contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as
required by company policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive
plans of care for patients. Identify patient and family/caregiver
needs for other home health services and refer to them as
appropriate. Instruct patient's family/caregiver and other
organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime
when indicated and appropriate. Supervises certified occupational
therapy assistants according to organization policy and state
regulations. When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct,
supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Participates in discharge planning for patients. Qualifications
Qualifications: Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum
accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and
Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American
Occupational Therapy Association. Registered with the National
Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
Association. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
in good working order and insured in accordance with the
organization's requirements. Possess and maintains current CPR
Certification. Recent TB test, required. Two years of clinical
experience as an occupational therapist. Demonstrates good verbal
and written communication, and organizational skills. Benefits:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k)
Matching Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time
Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile) Referral Program Flexible
Schedule
Keywords: Summit Home Care & Hospice, East Lake , Occupational Therapist (OT) (10036), Healthcare , Pickerington, Florida
