Occupational Therapist OT Home Health

American Family Home Health Services, LLC; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support McHenry County and surrounding areas. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans, and provide therapy to improve daily living skills and independence.

You will educate patients and caregivers on home programs, monitor progress, and coordinate adaptive equipment as needed, while supervising COTAs and home health staff. Strong driving ability and mobility are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify OT needs and develop treatment plans.
• Provide OT to improve independence and daily living skills.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and equipment.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans based on physician orders.

Skills

OT License

Clinical Care

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Education

OT Degree

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an Occupational Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

This position will support McHenry County and surrounding areas. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Evaluate patients to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide occupational therapy to improve independence, daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and overall function.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs, adaptive techniques, and equipment.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on changing needs and physician orders.
• Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and safety concerns to physicians and the care team.
• Coordinate adaptive equipment and specialized devices, including custom splints when needed.
• Provide guidance and supervision to COTAs, Home Health Aides, and other clinical staff involved in patient care.

What is Required?

• Current, unrestricted OT license valid for the state of work
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
• * Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• The base salary for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.