Occupational Therapist; Home Health

Red Bud Regional Home Care - Red Bud10 months ago
Red Bud, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist (Home Health) in Red Bud, IL, provides in-home assessments and therapy to improve patients' functional abilities and daily activities. In this full-time role at Red Bud Regional Home Care—a part of LHC Group—you will evaluate patient needs, develop care plans in coordination with physicians, and use evidence-based techniques to promote recovery. Compensation: $62,000 - $87,000. Join a passionate team where you can build trusted therapist-patient relationships and further your career while serving others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide services within the scope of Occupational Therapy as defined by state laws, following the plan of care with evidence-based techniques and in coordination with the health care team.
  • Evaluate patients’ functional status and occupational therapy needs, including assessments of activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, and home safety.
  • Consult with physicians to develop and adjust the therapy plan of care.
  • Observe, record, and report patients' responses to treatment and any changes in their condition.
  • Conduct diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests during patient assessments.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Illinois
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Benefits & Perks

  • Build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Independence and autonomy
  • Career growth possibilities

Required Skills

Occupational Therapy
Home Health
Functional Evaluation
Patient Assessment
Adaptive Equipment
Continuing Education
In-person Relationship Building
CMS Documentation
Care Plan Development