Occupational Therapist, OT- Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
No weekends or holidays
Coverage Area: Chicago ZIP codes 60608, 60609, 60615, 60616, 60623, 60653

???? Sign-On Bonus Available – Up to $5,000!

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You must be actively working in this same position at the time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

• Consistent weekday schedule — no weekends or holidays
• Manageable territory focused within designated Chicago zip codes
• Opportunity to provide meaningful, one-on-one patient care in the home
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Quality of Care

• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with evidence-based practice
• Utilize appropriate assessments, interventions, and outcome measures
• Identify and address risks to patient safety and outcomes
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation to support regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
• Recognize changes in patient condition and modify treatment accordingly
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and ongoing care needs
• Participate in case conferences and ensure effective communication using SBAR and other tools

Patient-Centered Care

• Develop individualized care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, and functional needs
• Educate patients and families to promote independence and self-management
• Adapt communication style to meet patient needs and promote engagement
• Deliver compassionate care that exceeds patient and family expectations

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work effectively with team members across disciplines
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Support a collaborative, respectful team environment

Operational Excellence

• Manage time and resources effectively across a home-based caseload
• Adhere to organizational policies and productivity expectations
• Support efficient care delivery and optimal patient outcomes

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (or strong clinical internship background)
• Current Illinois OT license (or eligibility)

• Licensed Occupational Therapist – State of Illinois
• BLS certification (or obtained within 6 months)
• Valid driver’s license

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Comfortable using EMR/documentation systems
• Proficiency with home health therapy equipment and adaptive devices

• Travel within assigned geographic territory in varying conditions
• Work in patient homes and assisted living environments
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (with assistance/devices as needed)
• Physical activity including bending, lifting, transferring patients, and stair navigation

Schedule Details/Additional Information

8-5 M-F no weekend or holidays

zip codes covered are for 60608, 09, 15, 16, 23, 53

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.