Occupational Therapist - PRN

Career Opportunities with Addus HomeCare A great place to work. Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. JourneyCare Home Health is currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a PRN basis. This field-based position is responsible for managing a caseload of patients in Dolton, IL and surrounding areas , providing skilled services, coordinating care, and supporting patients on their road to recovery in the comfort of their homes. Location: Dolton, IL and surrounding areas. Hourly: $42.79 - $55.29 Schedule: PRN Offer based on years of experience. We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Work/life balance What You’ll Do: Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed. May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy. May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function. May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Qualifications: Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred) Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance Complies and maintains current CPR certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr