Home Health OT: Impactful Care in Patients’ Homes

Elara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time/CE

Opportunities for advancement

Insurance plans (medical, dental, and视

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off, holidays, bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for Chicagoland, Illinois. This ongoing staff role focuses on delivering high-quality, home-based therapy to help patients regain independence in daily living.

You will be part of a mission-driven team providing care in patients’ homes. Requirements include an OT degree and licensure, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the occupational therapy patient to determine rehab needs and develops a plan of care.
• Implements and updates the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Communicates findings to supervisor, physician, and care team.
• Initiates patient safety plans using resources.
• Verifies Plan of Care per physician orders and standards.
• Maintains documentation in therapy notes and assessments.
• Provides ADL training and uses adaptive equipment as needed.
• Supervises support staff to ensure adherence to care plan.

Skills

Willing to travel

Physical endurance

Education

OT degree

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for Chicagoland, Illinois. This ongoing staff role focuses on delivering high-quality, home-based therapy to help patients regain independence in daily living.

You will be part of a mission-driven team providing care in patients’ homes. Requirements include an OT degree and licensure, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and willingness to travel up to 50% with reliable transportation.