Occupational Therapist: Home Health

About Cardea Health:  

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. We provide medical support to populations that experience homelessness.  

At Cardea, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We value your unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together. 

Primary Work Location:

Multisite. This role will travel across the Bay Area as need to perform home health work.  

Job Summary:  

Cardea Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides clinical services to vulnerable populations. We currently have an opening for a home health occupational therapist. Responsibilities: Choose to be an integral part of a team that focuses on rehabilitation of patients in their home. This may include providing care to individuals in unstable and/or non-traditional housing environments, such as shelters or unsheltered environments. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for both evaluation and treatment of their patient caseload. Prior home health experience is preferred but not required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning 

• Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable 

• Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning 

• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease 

• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients 

• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner 

• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs 

• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate 

• Promote company philosophy and administrative policies 

• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency 

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications:  

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association approved program 

•  Licensure: Current California State License as a Occupational Therapist, current California Driver’s License 

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment 

• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance 

• Experience: 1+ years of Home Health occupational therapy experience (preferred) 

Physical Requirements: 

• Frequent sitting or stationary work 

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and ascending stairs 

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs 

• Occasional pushing and pulling 

• Occasional reaching high, low, and level 

Work Environment:  

• In-person onsite  

• Occasional travel between sites  

Benefits:  

• Excellent Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & 401K)