Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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

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.