Occupational Therapist
Company: Deaconess HomeCare
Location: York
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist. At Deaconess
HomeCare - Meridian, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of
caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections
that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each
other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping
people. You can find a home for your career here. As an
Occupational Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build
in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing
education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and
autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve
others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the
assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to
functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor
coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other
occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the
state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in
accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques,
and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body
systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy
needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the
therapy plan of care. Observes, records, and reports to the nurse
supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment
and changes to the patient's condition. Conducts patient
assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic functional ability tests. License Requirements
Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of Current CPR
certification Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and
access to a dependable vehicle, or public
Keywords: Deaconess HomeCare, Tuscaloosa , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , York, Alabama
