For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care may be an option worth investigating.According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, 2022), "OT is an integral component of rehabilitative services in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairment. OT is based on purposeful, goal-directed activity (occupation). The goal of OT is to prevent, … [Read more...]
Home Health
The Cons of Working at a Home Health Therapy Job
Hate driving and long commutes? You might not want to take a home health therapy job for this and other reasons. You may have read our previous article where we bragged about how excellent a home health therapy job can be. But remember, every coin has two sides. So, here we expound on some of the cons of having a career in home health.1. You are on road... all the time!As a home health therapist, you are going to travel from one home to the next to see your … [Read more...]
4 BIG Benefits of Home Health Therapy Jobs
Searching for a career that offers autonomy, flexibility, and pays well? Here are four reasons you might want to start looking at home health therapy jobs. Home health is a fast-growing business. With changes in healthcare regulations and some extraordinary benefits that home health therapy jobs provide, more and more rehab professionals are considering home health as a career choice. And, they are very happy and successful! Below are four main reasons therapists should … [Read more...]