Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Red Seal Recruiting; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health services in Illinois, providing patient-centered care and developing individualized care plans.

The role requires a BS in Occupational Therapy, NBCOT certification, and a state license, with preferred Home Health experience. Strong communication in English and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the NBCOT examination.
• 1 year Home Health experience preferred.
• State license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered occupational therapy care and develop individualized care plans.
• Complete patient assessments and participate in goal-oriented planning and implementation.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to support continuity of care in home health.
• Promote patient engagement and positive experience.

Skills

Computer literacy

English communication

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

State license in practicing state

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Home Health

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

OT Home Health Expertise

• Must be computer literate and able maintain simple records in English.
• Promotes patient/family education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patients/family's cultural, ethnic and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Collaborates with the patient/family to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient care, includes incident management and reporting.

EXPERIENCE

• Prefer at least one year of Home Health Care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Year Home Health Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
• State license in practicing state
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance
• Must have valid driver's license

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.