In-Home Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence Impact

Mercy; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy, assessing neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under physician direction. The role requires a state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license, with at least one year in related settings.

The candidate should manage scheduling, documentation, and coordination with healthcare teams. The position emphasizes independence, safety, and high-quality patient care in diverse home health environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid drivers license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care setting required.
• Certifications: CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient visits in timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains regular contact with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, treatment planning and documentation skills.
• Responds to emergencies independently and follows written or verbal instructions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Education

OT Program graduate

Job description

Mercy seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy, assessing neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under physician direction. The role requires a state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license, with at least one year in related settings.

The candidate should manage scheduling, documentation, and coordination with healthcare teams. The position emphasizes independence, safety, and high-quality patient care in diverse home health environments.