Occupational Therapist – PRN

The Home Option; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for PRN field-based work in Dolton, IL and surrounding areas. You will manage a patient caseload, provide skilled OT services, and coordinate care to support recovery at home.

The role requires a valid IL OT license, NBCOT registration, and at least two years of experience, with CPR certification and reliable transportation. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program; eligible for licensure in IL.
• Registered with NBCOT; CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical occupational therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services per physician's plan of care and state guidelines.
• Develop treatment programs and set goals for function improvement.
• Fabricate splints and train in adaptive devices to enhance independence.
• Maintain clinical records and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Plan of care communication

Interpersonal skills

Splint fabrication

Education

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum

NBCOT Certification

Job description

JourneyCare Home Health is currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a PRN basis This field based position is responsible for managing a caseload of patients in Dolton IL and surrounding areas providing skilled services coordinating care and supporting patients on their road to recovery in the comfort of their homes

Location Dolton IL and surrounding areas Hourly 4279 5529 Schedule PRN Offer based on years of experience We offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision effective on the first of the month401k retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWorklife balance

What Youll Do

Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physicians plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice ActDevelops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as neededMay teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury in accordance with our policyMay fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve functionMay train patient in the use of prosthetic andor orthotic devicesMaintains appropriate clinical records clinical notes and reports to the physician any changes in the patients condition Submits these records in accordance with our policyMaintains contactcommunication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated efficient care

Qualifications

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy AssociationRegistered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy AssociationAt least Two 2 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist PreferredMust have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insuranceComplies and maintains current CPR certification