Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking an occupational therapist contracted to provide home health services, focusing on patient assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with the care team.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, current OT license, and CPR certification, with 2+ years of experience. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered. Positions support residents across Covenant Living communities and CovenantCare at Home.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Certificate(s): OT License and CPR certification, if required by state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ functional status and home environment to identify hazards and barriers.
• Develops treatment plans and establishes goals for improved function.
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patients in activities of daily living.
• Maintains clinical records and coordinates with other care team members.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT License

CPR certification

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The occupational therapist contracted through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the service agreement. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates patients’ functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self‑care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in development of the total plan of care. For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation, and many refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy and may fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function and may train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Certificate(s): OT License and CPR certification, if required by state Experience: 2+ Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Excellent communication, attention to detail, interpersonal and time management skills Ability to assist patients through treatment and recovery. Knowledge in medical practices and patient confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs. Ability to operate various equipment base on department. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds. Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Compensation Pay Range:

$32.84 - $46.35 per hour Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $32.84 - $46.35 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job‑related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith‑based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth‑largest not‑for‑profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents.

Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co‑workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed.

Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions.

Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties.

Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations.

We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.