Occupational Therapists will evaluate patient functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, and teach adaptive strategies for daily activities in the patient's home environment. Responsibilities also include identifying home safety risks, recommending equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program, licensed in Oregon, eligible for or certified by NBCOT, possess current CPR certification, and have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Two years of clinical experience is preferred.
Occupational Therapist – Home Health Riverside Home Health & Hospice Southern Oregon | Medford & Grants Pass Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN $50–$55/hour Help Patients Get Back to Living Life Occupational therapy in home health is different. Instead of treating patients in a clinic, you meet them where life actually happens — in their homes, their routines, and their daily environments. This allows you to help people regain independence in the moments that matter most. At Riverside Home Health & Hospice, our Occupational Therapists help patients rebuild the skills that allow them to live safely, confidently, and independently at home. If you are an Occupational Therapist who enjoys autonomy, creative problem-solving, and meaningful patient relationships, you may have found the place where your work makes the greatest impact. Why This Role Matters Our Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after illness, injury, or hospitalization. In this role you will:
Evaluate patient functional abilities and daily living skills
Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence
Teach patients adaptive strategies and new ways to complete daily activities
Identify home safety risks and recommend modifications or equipment
Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and self-care
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapy team members Your work helps patients remain safely in their homes and return to the activities that give life meaning. Who Thrives in This Role Our ideal Occupational Therapist:
Enjoys one-on-one patient care
Is creative and solution-oriented
Thinks critically about functional independence
Communicates well with patients, families, and care teams
Works confidently in an independent field-based role
Believes therapy is about improving real-life function, not just completing exercises Home health experience is helpful, but many therapists find it becomes their favorite way to practice once they experience the flexibility and patient relationships. Our Culture (This Actually Matters Here) At Riverside, we live by CAPLICO, the values that guide how we care for patients and support each other. C – Customer Second We support each other so we can serve patients well. A – Accountability We follow through and take ownership of results. P – Passion for Learning We grow continuously as clinicians and leaders. L – Love One Another We treat patients, families, and teammates with kindness and respect. I – Intelligent Risk Taking We advocate for patients and address challenges early. C – Celebration We recognize wins and meaningful progress. O – Ownership We take responsibility for outcomes and patient success. At Riverside, culture isn’t something we talk about occasionally — it shapes how we work every day. What You’ll Be Doing
Evaluating patient functional status and independence with daily activities
Assessing home environments for safety risks and barriers
Developing individualized treatment plans and therapy goals
Teaching adaptive techniques for daily living skills
Recommending and training patients on assistive equipment
Educating caregivers and family members
Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants when appropriate
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary home health team Why Therapists Choose Home Health Many therapists find home health allows them to practice therapy the way it was meant to be practiced. You’ll experience:
One-on-one patient visits
Flexible scheduling and routing
A wide variety of patient diagnoses
The ability to see real-life functional improvement
Strong collaboration with nurses and therapy teams What Helps You Succeed
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by ACOTE
Eligible for or certified by NBCOT
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Oregon
Strong communication and organizational skills
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Two years of clinical experience is preferred. Why Work at Riverside At Riverside Home Health & Hospice, our mission is simple: Provide Life Changing Service. Our clinicians make that happen every day by helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life. When patients say “I can do this again because of you” —you’ll know your work truly mattered. Riverside Home Health & Hospice Life Changing Service Helping patients live safely and independently at home. Ready to Learn More? Call or text our in-house recruiter, Natalia: 971-600-4186 Visit us: https://riversidehh.com Facebook: Riverside Home Health LinkedIn: Riverside Home Health Care Riverside is proud to be part of The Pennant Group—voted one of the Best Companies to Work for in the West. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice is a leading provider of Home Health and Hospice in Southern Oregon. We specialize in providing Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Medical Social Worker, Home Health Aide, Chaplain, Dietician, and Hospice Volunteer Services for patients in their home setting throughout Josephine, Jackson and Douglas counties. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
