Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Htprof; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered home health care, coordinate with the care team, and implement individualized plans focused on goal achievement and experience. You will assess patients, develop plans, and direct therapy as needed to support continuum-of-care outcomes.

The role requires a BS in OT, NBCOT certification, and active licensure with strong documentation, communication, and cultural sensitivity skills.

Qualifications

• OT Home Health expertise and independent practice.
• Ability to educate patients/families with culturally sensitive communication.
• Timely documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and agency patient-care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy within home health services.
• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to meet goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient education

Communication

Self-care instruction

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

AOTA member (preferred)

Job description

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
• 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.