Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Calqulate; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered home health services. The role involves managing assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with the patient care team to promote engagement and positive outcomes.

You will complete documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, while educating patients and families on self-care techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certified/licensed Occupational Therapist in practicing state.
• One year Home Health experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and maintain records in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered home health occupational therapy assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate with physician and care team to meet goals and patient experience.
• Document in a timely manner per agency policy.
• Educate patients/families and promote self-care techniques.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient education

Self-care coaching

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

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 TherapistState 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.