Occupational Therapy Case Manager
About The Position
Advocate Health at Home is seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist to provide home health services in northern Lake and McHenry counties, Illinois, including the Woodstock, Hebron, Richmond, and Spring Grove areas. The role involves working one-on-one with patients in their homes to help them regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve their highest quality of life. The therapist manages a patient caseload independently and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No weekend, holiday, or on-call work is required at this time. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates; internal Advocate Health team members are not eligible, and the associate must be employed in the eligible position at payout. The bonus is subject to applicable taxes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current Illinois Occupational Therapist license.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
- Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing a caseload.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Ability to safely lift and support up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned service areas.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and assist patients as needed.
- Ability to work in a variety of home environments.
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing patient conditions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Home Health experience.
- Experience with OASIS documentation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to maximize independence and safety.
- Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
- Assess patients' ability to perform activities of daily living and recommend interventions to improve function.
- Design, develop, and recommend adaptive equipment and orthotic devices as appropriate.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and safety practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate significant changes in condition.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Supervise therapy assistants and support staff as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs.
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Competitive compensation.
- Annual increase opportunities based on performance.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates.
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Job Type
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