Occupational Therapist - San Mateo County

Job description

**At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS)**, we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties—and **we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties!** Our clinicians are dedicated not only to the patients they serve, but also to one another. The results speak for themselves: hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared to an industry average of over 15%. We’ve also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, 21HHS fosters an environment of support, growth, and recognition through open communication and professional development opportunities. **Key achievements include:** **San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area**: Ranked 3rd among all medium-sized companies and 1st among home health agencies. **National Recognition**: Ranked 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies. Patient and employee feedback on Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed further validates our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence. By prioritizing engagement and satisfaction, 21HHS attracts top clinical talent and delivers outstanding outcomes, cementing our place as a leader in home health. **Please note: All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. Remote/work-from-home positions are not available unless specifically noted.** **Full Time Occupational Therapist** **Anticipated Territory:** San Mateo County with multiple small coverage areas available **Schedule Requirement:** **What you’ll do as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health:** In partnership with the Case Manager you will provide skilled services to evaluate and address the needs of individuals in their homes, so they can live safely and productively in their home environment. These areas may include home safety medication management, wheelchair seating and positioning, pain management, falls prevention, management of chronic diseases and dementia family caregiver training. You will serve as an educator, patient advocate and a member of the interdisciplinary care team ### Why you Should Come Work for us as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health: - Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours - Targeted territories - Smaller coverage area than any other home health company - Autonomy: No clocking in/out - Low turnover/High morale - Work/life balance - Helpful software and communication tools - Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Pet Insurance and more! - Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program - Targeted Territory - Concierge Services (Charting, Quality and Administrative tasks) ### To be a success as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Health: - Current unrestricted CA Occupational Therapist License - Current BLS/CPR Certification - Valid CA Driver's License - Knowledge of local community resources is required. - Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care. - Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred. - Experience home health care is highly preferred - Experience with high acuity patients is a plus - Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired - Case Management fundamentals is highly desired - Self-Directed - Empathetic - Critical thinker - Outstanding interpersonal skills - Leadership skills - Organized