Occupational Therapist – Home Health | Chicago, IL

Reliable Home Care Providers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a part-time, field-based role. This position emphasizes scheduling flexibility and autonomy, while offering support from an experienced administrative team. Responsibilities include providing skilled therapy services in patients' homes and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Applicants must hold a current Occupational Therapist license in Illinois and possess strong clinical judgment and communication skills. Competitive compensation and additional benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, skilled occupational therapy services in patients’ homes.
• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing therapy visits.
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Deliver interventions to improve functional independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely, compliant documentation per state and federal requirements.
• Utilize EMR WellSky Home Health for documentation and care coordination.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Occupational Therapist license in Illinois

Tools

WellSky Home Health

Job description

Overview

Reliable Home Care Providers, Inc. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Chicago area. This part-time, field-based position is ideal for a clinician who values scheduling flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to build a caseload gradually with the support of an experienced and responsive administrative team. The Occupational Therapist will work with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, delivering patient-centered care focused on improving functional independence, safety, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, skilled occupational therapy services in patients’ homes
• Conduct initial evaluations, reassessments, and ongoing therapy visits
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable, patient-centered goals
• Deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at improving functional independence
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, interdisciplinary clinicians, and family caregivers to ensure continuity of care
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Utilize the electronic medical record system (WellSky Home Health) for documentation and care coordination

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and professional standards
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of home health or community-based therapy experience (preferred, not required)
• Familiarity with home health documentation standards
• Experience using electronic medical record systems, including WellSky Home Health

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid major commercial medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Opportunity to grow your patient caseload at your own pace
• Supportive administrative staff and responsive clinical leadership
• Competitive per-visit compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Bi-weekly pay