Home Health Occupational Therapist

LiveWell Partners; New Athens (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision premiums

Medical plans

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid bereavement leave

Tablet provided

Referral program

Job summary

Apollo Medical Home Health - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency is looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist to work one-on-one with patients in their homes, assessing needs and formulating care plans. The OT will provide therapy services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include establishing patient goals, developing treatment plans, administering therapy, and documenting care within patient records.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure in occupational therapy is required.
• Proof of CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish patient goals and help patients meet their goals by providing quality care.
• Determine occupational therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the care team and physicians.
• Administer occupational therapy treatments as ordered by a physician and supervise assistants.
• Evaluate effects of occupational therapy treatments; recommend adjustments.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Complete discharge planning with the care team and physicians and ensure continuation of the plan.
• Participate in case conferences and document patient care services in records.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

OT licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company:

Apollo Medical Home Health - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency

Compensation:

Guaranteed base Salary, Per point incentive pay in addition to the base salary, Per point value between $60 and $68, Earning Potential of $3,748 - $4,076+ bi-weekly, Payroll processed bi-weekly (26 pay periods), Mileage reimbursed at $0.67/mile, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Shift Type:

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM (flexible), No weekends, on-call, or holidays, In the field/On the road at 15-30% of the average 40 hour work week.

Benefits:

• 100% Company Paid Premiums for Dental, Vision, &Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 3 Medical Plan Options with Low Premiums
• Whole Person Approach
• Monthly Mobile Device Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 3.5% Match
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tablet Provided
• PTO
• Mileage Reimbursement $0.67/mile
• Referral Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Positive & Supportive Culture
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with our patients in their home environment to establish and oversee patients' occupational care needs. The Occupational Therapist (“OT”) is responsible for evaluating/assessing the needs of our patients and formulating treatment plans in the home care environment. An OT provides therapy services, including the creation and administration of care plans. An OT must work in a collaborative fashion across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

Responsibilities:

• Establish patient goals and help patients meet their unique goals by providing quality care, including assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
• Determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with the care team and physicians.
• Administer occupational therapy treatments as ordered by a physician and direct treatment given by assistants.
• Evaluate effects of occupational therapy treatments; recommend adjustments and modifications.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with the care team and physicians and assure any appropriate continuation of the therapeutic plan.
• Participate in and contribute to case conferences.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience with a preference for 2+ years in an acute or a post-acute care setting.
• Active state licensure in occupational therapy is required.
• Proof of current CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

At LiveWell Partners, we strive to provide a fulfilling career where each team member has rewarding opportunities to positively impact our patients' lives. Every team member at LiveWell is critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our communities have come to expect from our agencies through the years.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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