Occupational Therapist- OT

Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Summary

Come join BrightStar Care, a client-centric team that holds value in honest and serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar Care to the top of Home Health care and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people’s live for the better. Our commitment to incorporating advance technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services to patients in Macomb County, MI. In this role, you will help patients of all ages, including older adults, thrive safely and independently within their own homes. As a home health OT, you will have the autonomy to create personalized treatment plans, manage your own schedule, and provide 1:1 care in a meaningful way.

Benefits 

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information

• Free continuing education

• Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments

• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

• One to one patient care

• Over 95% of BrightStar Care locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process

• International opportunities with over 300 locations in US and Canada

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments of patients' functional abilities, including physical, cognitive, and psycho social skills.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that promote patient independence and address specific functional limitations.
• Assess the home environment for safety hazards and make recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment.
• Educate and train patients, their families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and the safe use of assistive devices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including nurses, physical therapists, and physicians, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment progress, and discharge plans accurately and in a timely manner using our electronic system.
• Utilize clinical reasoning to adapt interventions to unique home settings and patient conditions.
• Manage your caseload efficiently while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Master's or Doctoral degree).
• Current, unrestricted OT license in Michigan.
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with home health experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Proficiency with technology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.