Travel Occupational Therapist in Macomb, IL

This travel opportunity is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide home health therapy services focused on orthopedic and deconditioned patients in Macomb, IL, and surrounding areas. The role offers a unique blend of in-home patient care and remote documentation, making it ideal for therapists who excel in organization and autonomous work.


Responsibilities include conducting 4-5 patient visits daily, coaching patients on essential life skills such as bathing, cooking, and dressing to promote independence and maintain their ability to remain at home. The caseload may also involve working with pediatric patients, with no age discrimination, and managing chronic swelling through lymphedema treatment is a valuable skill. The position requires collaboration with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to perform supervisory visit documentation as needed.


This role operates on a schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, averaging 72 hours per pay period, with reimbursement for mileage at .725 per mile to cover the extensive travel between patient homes. Daily use of web-based EMR systems, iPads for documentation, remote scheduling, and virtual meetings are integral to the workflow. Regular office visits are expected to support coordination and administrative duties.


Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with Home Health experience
• Familiarity with orthopedic and deconditioned patient care
• Ability to coach patients on activities of daily living
• Lymphedema specialist skills preferred
• Pediatric experience a plus, open to treating all age groups
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience supervising COTA documentation
• Comfortable with remote scheduling and electronic medical records

Location Overview: Macomb, IL, is a welcoming community known for its charming small-town atmosphere and access to natural parks and recreational activities. The region offers plenty of travel time between visits, providing a scenic and peaceful work environment away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities.


This is a travel position with excellent mileage reimbursement and a rewarding opportunity to impact patients' quality of life through dedicated home health occupational therapy. If you thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused role with room for professional growth, submit your application today to take the next step in your career.


Compensation for this position ranges from $27.14 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.