Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Software Placement Group; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered care to an assigned home health caseload, coordinating with physicians and the broader care team to support functional goals and recovery.

You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans, educate patients and families, document timely records, and stay compliant with federal and state regulations while maintaining basic English documentation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of home health experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the NBCOT certification.
• State license in practicing state.
• Reliable transportation and proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Graduate from an OT program approved by relevant authorities.
• Computer literacy with ability to maintain simple records in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete occupational therapy care process for an assigned group of home health patients
• Complete patient assessments and participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on goal achievement and patient engagement
• Provide or direct the majority of a patient's occupational therapy services throughout the home health continuum of care
• Promote patient and family education using verbal and written communication techniques tailored to cultural, ethnic, and personal needs and preferences
• Collaborate with patients and families to teach appropriate self-care techniques
• Submit documentation in a timely manner per agency policy
• Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and agency regulations concerning patient care, including incident management and reporting
• Maintain simple records in English using basic computer literacy

Skills

Home Health Experience

Assessment & Plan Development

Documentation

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location: East St Louis, IL | Schedule: Full-time, home health field-based

Overview

A home health care provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered therapeutic care to an assigned caseload of patients in coordination with physicians and the broader care team. This role is central to helping patients achieve functional goals, stay engaged in their recovery, and have a positive care experience within the home health setting.

What you'll do

• Manage the complete occupational therapy care process for an assigned group of home health patients
• Complete patient assessments and participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on goal achievement and patient engagement
• Provide or direct the majority of a patient's occupational therapy services throughout the home health continuum of care
• Promote patient and family education using verbal and written communication techniques tailored to cultural, ethnic, and personal needs and preferences
• Collaborate with patients and families to teach appropriate self-care techniques
• Submit documentation in a timely manner per agency policy
• Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and agency regulations concerning patient care, including incident management and reporting
• Maintain simple records in English using basic computer literacy

Required qualifications

• 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
• Valid driver's license
• 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
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice with ability to work independently
• Computer literacy with ability to maintain simple records in English

Preferred qualifications

• At least one year of Home Health Care experience preferred
• Preferably a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to provide direct, meaningful occupational therapy care that supports patients' goal achievement and overall well-being throughout the home health continuum of care.