VitalCaring Group·Henderson, Nevada
The Occupational Therapist will plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services to help hospice patients maintain comfort, function, and dignity at the end of life through skilled interventions. Essential functions include evaluating patient functional status, assessing the home environment, developing individualized treatment programs, and educating families and caregivers on supporting the patient's functional needs.
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Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care. Why Choose VitalCaring? Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work. Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
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Job Summary At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.
As a Hospice Occupational Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services that help patients maintain comfort, function, and dignity at the end of life.
Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play a meaningful role in supporting patients and families through skilled interventions and compassionate care.
Essential Functions Patient Care Evaluate the patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication ability, self-care capability, and work capacity.
Assess the home environment to identify hazards or barriers to independence and determine necessary adaptive equipment.
Participate in developing the patient’s total plan of care and establish individualized treatment programs and goals.
Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily living activities lost to illness or injury, in alignment with organizational policy.
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and function.
Provide training for prosthetic or orthotic devices as indicated.
Educate family, caregivers, and staff regarding the treatment plan and ways to support the patient’s functional needs.
Participate in discharge planning and support smooth care transitions.
Communication & Coordination Maintain accurate clinical records, notes, and reports; promptly notify physicians of changes in condition as required.
Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other members of the care team.
Maintain ongoing communication with all personnel involved in the patient’s care to ensure coordinated, efficient service delivery.
Attend in-services, interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, and other required meetings to support comprehensive care planning.
Additional Responsibilities Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
Participate in hospice personnel orientation programs.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program meeting standards established by AOTA and AMA; meets personnel qualifications per §418.114(b)(5). Registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills. Current CPR certification. Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. A minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist is required, along with strong communication skills, current CPR certification, and a reliable, insured automobile.
Market context
In Nevada, allied health roles like physical therapy are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates who already hold Nevada licensure, current BCLS certification, and the clinical training needed to step in with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time against the original job description.