Occupational Therapist at Frontier Home Health LLC – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Eligible for up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Who We Are

Frontier Home Health provides exceptional home healthcare services in Pueblo, El Paso and Fremont counties in Colorado. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, fostering strong community relationships, and maintaining a positive staff culture while adhering to the highest compliance standards. Collaborating with physicians, hospitals, and care facilities, we ensure comprehensive support and an enhanced quality of life for our patients. Recognized locally in Pueblo as a top home healthcare agency in 2025, we take pride in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Benefits

• You Set Your Schedule: We only schedule visits during the days and hours you commit to.
• Autonomy + Support: Work independently in the field with a responsive, collaborative team on standby.
• Meaningful Patient Impact: Deliver one-on-one care where patients are most comfortable: their home.
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) enrollment and employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time off

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled therapy services to patients in their homes under physician orders. Care is delivered in accordance with the plan of care, agency policies, and all regulatory standards. The OT promotes independence, safety, and functional participation in daily activities.

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including OASIS assessments, within required timeframes
• Assess functional status related to ADLs/IADLs, upper extremity function, cognition, mobility, and home safety
• Obtain and manage physician orders for certification, recertification, and plan of care updates
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions based on patient diagnosis and clinical presentation
• Provide therapeutic activities, neuromuscular re-education, ADL/IADL retraining, and adaptive/compensatory techniques
• Utilize appropriate pain management strategies within scope of practice
• Modify or discontinue interventions based on ongoing reassessment and clinical judgment
• Identify and report changes in functional status, cognition, pain, or safety risks
• Communicate clinically significant findings to the physician and interdisciplinary team in a timely manner
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust the plan of care accordingly
• Provide education on safe performance of daily activities and use of adaptive strategies
• Reinforce fall prevention, safety awareness, and caregiver training
• Utilize effective communication techniques to support patient engagement and compliance
• Identify environmental hazards and implement interventions to reduce risk of injury
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and other disciplines
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with state regulations and agency policy
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning
• Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation in the EMR
• Maintain required clinical documentation, including evaluations, visit notes, progress notes, discharge summaries, and OASIS
• Ensure compliance with documentation, billing, and regulatory requirements

• Current, unrestricted State Occupational Therapy license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an OT in an acute or rehabilitation setting. Prior home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification; TB screening within the past 12 months and Hepatitis consent/declination must be on file.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance are required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching required.
• Ability to lift, push and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers and functional mobility.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Frontier Home Health, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestral, medical conditions, family care status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.