PruittHealth·Blue Ridge, Georgia
Provide evaluative and treatment interventions to home health patients in their residences. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians to develop and manage patient care plans while maintaining accurate documentation.
Occupational Therapist OT – Home Health Services Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Pickens & Gilmer County, Georgia! Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit. JOB PURPOSE: Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to all home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
Assist with training/orienting others.
Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
Complies with corporate compliance program
Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines. As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.
Market context
In Georgia, home health occupational therapist roles are often in demand as agencies look for clinicians who can work independently and support patients in their homes. These positions are competitive because employers typically prefer prior home health experience, a current unrestricted Georgia license, and ACOTE-accredited training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to show home-based patient management, scheduling flexibility, and readiness to travel for visits.