Occupational Therapist, Home Health

CenterWell•DeKalb, IL

10d•$85,400 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to patients in their homes in the Aurora and Dekalb areas. The role helps patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence with everyday activities. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients’ daily living and work-related skills, develops and delivers therapeutic retraining programs, and works with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to plan and coordinate treatment. The role includes evaluating function, documenting care, reporting patient progress, supporting discharge planning, and training patients, families, and staff. The position also oversees and evaluates Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in implementing occupational therapy services. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. Compensation is listed as $54.00–$76.00 per visit/unit and an estimated annual base pay range of $85,400–$117,500. Individual compensation may vary based on geographic location and job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience is preferred.
Home Health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assess and screen patients’ daily living and work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives.
Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic tests of function in patients’ homes or other settings to assist physicians in evaluating patients’ functional levels.
Consult with patients’ physicians and other healthcare team members and participate in developing and revising Plans of Care and treatment.
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction in accordance with physician orders to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion, and function, or to teach compensatory measures.
Review and expand retraining programs in line with each patient’s behavioral goals and the overall rehabilitation program.
Consult with vocational team members, as appropriate, to develop and implement vocationally oriented plans consistent with patients’ needs and capabilities.
Report patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, the Clinical Manager, patients, and family members.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning and serve as a resource to other healthcare personnel in meeting patient needs.
Design community reintegration activities to support physical reconditioning and/or psychological adjustment, coordinating plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve clients’ home or work environments or participation in rehabilitation and community activities.
Train staff and family members to carry out retraining programs, including dressing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene skills; participate in team and family education meetings.
Coordinate, oversee, supervise, instruct, and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide performance in implementing occupational therapy services.
Document patient care observations, interventions, and evaluations accurately and thoroughly on the day services are rendered.
Accurately document and implement interim verbal physician orders.
Submit evaluations, treatment plans, and discharge summaries to the supervisor and care management staff.