Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Home Health - (OT - HH)
StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $2361.00 - $2433.00
This Home Health Occupational Therapist position is based in Kirkland, Washington, a lakeside community that blends small-city charm with the amenities of a major metropolitan region. Kirkland’s picturesque waterfront, thriving downtown, and extensive network of parks and trails offer an exceptional quality of life. Residents and visitors enjoy boutique shopping, restaurants, coffeehouses, and seasonal events along Lake Washington, as well as convenient access to outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and water sports. The city’s location on the Eastside provides easy commuting to Seattle and Bellevue while maintaining a relaxed, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.
In this role, you will provide one-on-one, patient-centered Occupational Therapy services in the home setting for adults and older adults who are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, or managing chronic conditions. You will travel to patient homes throughout Kirkland and nearby communities, using your clinical skills to help individuals regain independence and safely perform everyday activities in their own environment. This setting offers a meaningful opportunity to see the direct impact of your interventions on a patient’s daily life, with a focus on functional outcomes, safety, and quality of life.
Typical responsibilities include conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in the home, identifying functional limitations and environmental barriers, and developing individualized treatment plans. You will implement interventions such as ADL training, energy conservation techniques, balance and coordination exercises, home safety modifications, and equipment recommendations. You will provide patient and caregiver education, coordinate services with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides, and medical social work, and contribute to overall interdisciplinary care planning to support safe transitions and reduce rehospitalization risk.
Your day-to-day work will involve managing a field-based caseload, traveling between homes, completing timely EMR documentation, and communicating with the broader care team. Visit volume and patient ratios are designed to support thorough, high-quality care and appropriate time for assessment, treatment, and documentation. You will work within established home health guidelines and regulatory standards, ensuring accurate OASIS or other required assessments, and adhering to infection control and safety protocols in diverse home environments.
Shifts typically follow daytime hours with some flexibility to support patient needs and route efficiency. The role allows for a degree of autonomy and independence, while still providing support from clinical leaders and colleagues experienced in home health. This position is well suited to clinicians who value relationship-based care, enjoy working in the community, and want to build or deepen expertise in home-based rehabilitation.
Kirkland’s combination of scenic beauty, cultural amenities, and access to major employment and educational centers makes it an attractive place to live and work. Whether you appreciate lakeside sunsets, local art walks, community festivals, or nearby hiking trails, this location offers a welcoming environment outside of work. The home health setting in this area is recognized for its collaborative team culture, emphasis on quality care, and opportunities for professional growth within a high-demand specialty.
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: OT-WA
Driver's License and Auto Insurance
Preferred Qualifications
EPIC documentatoin
Facility LocationKirkland is a suburb of Seattle and the 9th largest city in King County. The name of the town is based on British born Peter Kirk, who in 1889 moved to the United States and bought several acres of land in the area in order to move and expand his steel construction company. There is an abundance of “wapatos”; a particular type of wild potato in Kirkland.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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