Occupational Therapist Home Health

Your future role at a glance

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL


Facility: Ascension Home Health

Department: Home Health Therapeutic Service

Schedule: Day shift | Part-time | Flexible 15 visits per week. | No on-call, weekends, or holidays.

Salary Range: $40.55 - $59.30 per hour | Base rate + visit differential.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate and assess home health patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, including their ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Develop, implement, and modify an individualized plan of care, determining appropriate treatment type, frequency, modalities, and seeking consultation as needed.
• Monitor, document, and oversee care, tracking patient progress, supervising delegated services in compliance with regulations, and adjusting treatment accordingly.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers, assist with discharge planning, and provide guidance on adaptive equipment and community support resources.
• Independence, organizational, professional.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Bachelors of Science Occupational Therapy
• Experience in geriatric and home health strongly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess home health patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, including their ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Develop, implement, and modify an individualized plan of care, determining appropriate treatment type, frequency, modalities, and seeking consultation as needed.
• Monitor, document, and oversee care, tracking patient progress, supervising delegated services in compliance with regulations, and adjusting treatment accordingly.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers, assist with discharge planning, and provide guidance on adaptive equipment and community support resources.
• Independence, organizational, professional.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.