PRN Occupational Therapist

Dover Home Health•Woodridge, IL

6d•$49 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our patients daily. You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients and work with the Dover Health teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the patient to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care activities to patients as directed by physician orders including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and instruction/supervision of occupational therapy practice within the Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Perform the initial and/or comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation visit, identify the primary focus of care, develop an individualized plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing patient’s illness or injury, including home care needs, home safety, and use of assistive and adaptive devices.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and acting as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
Supervise the COTAs.
Other duties as assigned.