Occupational Therapist

Tljohnie; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tljohnie in Carlinville, IL, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services to Agency patients as prescribed by physicians.

You will educate patients and families, design treatment plans, and coordinate with the home health team while traveling locally.

This role requires a bachelor's degree or higher and state licensure as an OT; travel and occasional after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 1+ year of Occupational Medicine experience (or equivalent).
• 2+ years in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement physician-approved treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Design and fit orthotic, prosthetic, and assistive devices as needed.
• Conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain clinical documentation and report patient progress to physicians.
• Coordinate outpatient referrals when in-home care isn't sufficient.
• Consult with and support other home health team members.
• Participate in required Agency meetings and ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

$100k - $115k

Home Health Care | Full-Time

Position Summary

Provides in-home Occupational Therapy services to Agency patients as prescribed by the attending physician, and offers Occupational Therapy consultation to Agency staff and physicians as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience: Occupational Medicine (1+ years) Social Work (2+ years)

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) in the state of Illinois (IL) Valid Regular Driver's 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)

Overview

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p Plus one weekend per month and 2 holidays per year Typically sees 5–6 patients per day

Travel: Local travel required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement physician-approved treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment
• Design and fit orthotic, prosthetic, and assistive devices as needed
• Conduct re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Maintain clinical documentation and report patient progress to physicians
• Coordinate outpatient referrals when in-home care isn't sufficient
• Consult with and support other home health team members
• Participate in required Agency meetings and ongoing professional development