Home Health Occupational Therapist

American Addiction Centers • Hazel Crest, IL

151d • $37 - $56

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist position at Advocate Health involves providing quality, cost-effective care to patients in their homes or assisted living facilities. The role requires adapting practices to the latest standards, utilizing appropriate resources, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The therapist will work as part of a patient care team, making sound clinical decisions and coordinating care effectively. The position emphasizes the importance of developing restorative relationships with patients and their families, ensuring their needs are met throughout the healthcare continuum. The therapist will also engage in business development and patient education, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing patient self-care and quality of life.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
• 1 year of clinical experience or strong clinical affiliation experience.
• Graduated from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email).
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and time management abilities.
• Proficient use of home-based therapy equipment and assistive/adaptive devices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home health care settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that may negatively impact outcomes.
• Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
• Documents thoroughly to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Practices as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Makes sound clinical decisions for all patients, including those with complex problems.
• Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care.
• Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines.
• Participates in staff meetings and educational activities.
• Maintains current knowledge base relevant to practice.
• Develops and maintains a restorative relationship with patients.
• Incorporates individualized approaches to the plan of care.
• Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence in self-care.
• Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and understanding of financial conditions.
• Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes.
• Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees