Rehabilitation - Occupational Health - Occupational Therapist

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Carle Health's Home Care Occupational Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages to resume daily living activities in the home setting. You will collaborate with the care team, adjust plans as needed, and document outcomes to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Responsibilities include supervising OT assistants, educating family members, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois OT license.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients of all ages to resume/adjust activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with health care team and modify plan of care as appropriate.
• Document plan of care and patient progress with clear next steps for continuity of care.
• Instruct and supervise OT aides and family members as needed in home setting.

Skills

Licensed OT IL

Home health experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Home Care Occupational Therapist evaluates and develops treatment plans for patients of all ages to resume or adjust the activities of daily living. Collaborates with health care team and modifies plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation if moving 50+ miles!****Full-time and part-time positions qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!!$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available for$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for 1 yr of experience!$5,000 Relocation bonus available for 50miField of StudyBachelor's Degree

Occupational TherapyLicensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Proof of Auto Insurance - VariesReviews plan of care and orders with primary physician, written and evidenced as read-back, completed immediately and transmitted within time frame established by policy.Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact. Documents within guidelines and timeframes set by regulatory requirements and/or department policy.Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).Documents care plans and patient/family assessments; the documentation indicates evidence of therapy knowledge, assessment skills, and critical thinking.Educates and documents discharge planning prior to discharge , including communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits and community resources are planned and arranged if applicable . Evaluate the patient's level of function within regulatory requirements by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures as directed by the physician or podiatrist.Guides the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.Observe, record and report to the physician or podiatrist the patient's reaction to treatments and any changes in the patient's condition.Instruct other health team personnel including, when appropriate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health Aides and family members in certain phase of occupational therapy in which they may work with the patient.Communicates the Occupational Therapy Assistants assignments with scheduler, prepares written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home.Completes and documents OTA supervisory visits, as required (at least every 6 visits). Completes HCA supervisory visits every 14 days if only therapy in home.Completes comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation in patient home and develop plan of care.

Assess home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient home safety.

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.