Description Dependable Nursing is seeking an experienced contract Occupational Therapist to join our growing home health team serving South San Diego County including Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, and surrounding communities. Why Dependable Nursing
20+ years serving San Diego County
Supportive clinical team and responsive office staff
Consistent referral pipeline — cases available now
Flexible scheduling — you set your availability
Prompt pay
Position Details
Contract per visit — flexible schedule
South San Diego County service area
Consistent case flow with opportunity to grow your caseload
Responsibilities
Conduct skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatment visits in the patient's home
Complete and submit OASIS assessments accurately and on time
Develop and implement individualized plan of care in coordination with the physician and care team
Provide ADL and IADL retraining including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and home management
Address fine motor skills, upper extremity strengthening, and coordination
Recommend and train patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and home modifications
Conduct home safety evaluations and fall prevention strategies
Educate patients and caregivers on energy conservation and compensatory techniques
Maintain timely documentation in compliance with Medicare and agency standards
Communicate clinical updates and changes in patient condition to the care team
Requirements
Active California Occupational Therapy license in good standing
Minimum 1 year of experience required
OASIS competency required — must be able to complete independently
CPR certification current
Reliable transportation and valid California driver's license