Occupational Therapist (Only 24h Left)
Company: Deaconess HomeCare
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist. At Deaconess
HomeCare in Gulfport, 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, Gulf Port , Occupational Therapist (Only 24h Left), Healthcare , Gulfport, Mississippi
