Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs in Illinois

Position Available: Occupational Therapist

Location: Freeport and Savannah Area

Full Time/Part Time/ Contract / Per Need Basis (PRN) opportunities.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team and provide therapy services to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. We’re looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the position would partner with our Nursing supervisor to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures, and techniques required to promote effectively safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

Occupational Therapists who have experience in a HOME HEALTH setting is preferred but not required.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.

• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.

• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.

• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.

• Preparing clients for a return to work.

• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.

• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.

• Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.

• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.

• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

Occupational Therapist Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA. (American -Occupational Therapy Association).

• Certified by the National Board for Certification.

• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.

• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.

• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

• Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.

Employee Benefits:

• Free CPR Training.

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability.

• Free Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Plan.

• Referral Bonus.

• Internal Awards and Recognition Program.

• Continuing Education.

• Career Growth Opportunities.