Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapist

Food Management Search; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, care planning, and implementation to achieve patient goals within a coordinated care team. Strong documentation and regulatory knowledge are required.

Experience in home health and a valid state license are essential. The position involves close collaboration with physicians, care teams, and families to ensure quality patient outcomes in the home health setting.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using verbal and written communication that respects patient/family needs.
• Collaborates with patient/family to learn self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation timely per policy.
• Knowledgeable of regulations governing patient care and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered care in home health.
• Manages occupational therapy assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Participates in implementing care plans to support goal achievement and patient experience.
• Directs and/or provides the majority of patient therapy in home health and continuum of care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

OT school approved by AMA/AOTA

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, care planning, and implementation to achieve patient goals within a coordinated care team. Strong documentation and regulatory knowledge are required.

Experience in home health and a valid state license are essential. The position involves close collaboration with physicians, care teams, and families to ensure quality patient outcomes in the home health setting.