Home Health Occupational Therapist (Santa Fe, NM)

• $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS La Vita Bella Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their homes.
• In this role, you will evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence in daily living activities.
• You will provide skilled therapeutic interventions focused on self-care, home safety, upper extremity function, cognition, and adaptive strategies.
• Working collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will support patients in achieving greater safety, independence, and quality of life within their home environment.
• You will also educate patients and their families on adaptive equipment, energy conservation, and techniques to promote safe and meaningful participation in daily activities.
• This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with patients while making a direct impact on their independence, daily function, and overall quality of life.
• At La Vita Bella, we believe exceptional patient care begins with how we care for our employees.
• We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment, offering competitive pay and benefits, and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Our goal is for every team member to feel valued, appreciated, and supported while working in an environment that encourages professional growth, purpose, and development.
• If you are passionate about occupational therapy and dedicated to delivering compassionate, skilled care that helps patients thrive at home, we would be honored to welcome you to the La Vita Bella team.

Responsibilities

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities. Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning. Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises. An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient's discharge. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.