Occupational Therapist - Home Health

• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, and for providing Agency staff and the attending physician with Occupational Therapy consultation as needed.
• Key Responsibilities Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels, plan short and long-term goals toward improving/restoring independence and physical/cognitive functioning; and implement developed treatment programs, approved by the attending physician.
• Provide guidance and instruction to patients/family members on developed therapeutic, creative, and self-care procedures/activities; and explain adaptive and progressive approaches in applying them.
• Instruct the patient/family members in the use of appropriate orthotics or prosthetic equipment; and may also design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices, with training for their use.
• Conduct functional and cognitive re-evaluations, as indicated, to assess the need for any revisions in the treatment plan.
• Instruct and familiarize, as necessary, the patient and pertinent family members with all other aspects of the total treatment program.
• Maintain adequate clinical and progress notes and submit all required paperwork promptly according to Agency policy.
• Periodically report to the physician on the patient’s treatment, response, and progress, and assist the physician in determining any necessary changes in the treatment program.
• Arrange for outpatient occupational therapy services that cannot be rendered in the home, as necessary.
• Provide consultation to and instruct other members of the home health team in the use of necessary equipment, techniques, modalities, and basic activity programs, when needed, and as requested.
• Prepare periodic reports, as required by the Agency, which are sent to the physician and third-party payers regarding care being provided.
• Maintain and update professional competency through in-service attendance and similar professional resources.
• Participate in staff and Agency development activities.
• Participate in in-service, case conferences, and staff meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher Occupational Medicine (1+ years) Social Work (2+ years) Valid Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) in the state of Illinois (IL) Valid Regular Driver License (DL) ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Travel Local travel requirements.

Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. + one weekend per month & 2 holidays per year. Typically sees 5-6 patients per day.