Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Days), New Lenox, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Days)

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health for a 13-week travel assignment in New Lenox, IL.

Contract Details

• Days 8
  
• Start Date: 9/7/2026
  
• Contract: 13 Weeks
  
• Location: New Lenox, IL
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 29.50
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $ 1246.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $ 2131.00
  
• Traveler Policy: Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)
  

** COVID vaccination required - DECLINATIONS WILL NOT BE APPROVED **Please add vaccination status in the profile; COVID card/status (Declinations will not be approved) **

** Manager will review local candidates! If the candidate is too far from the territory they will redirect.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates the needs of assigned patients, establishes goals and provides interventions to assist the patient in achieving independence with activities of daily living. Effectively and professionally interacts with patient, significant others and other health care team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, treat, evaluate and implement a POC for all clients seen
  
• Demonstrates understanding of admission process, treatment costs, financial support and appropriate billing
  
• Practices under the AOTA standards of care and code of ethics
  
• Works in collaboration with the physician
  
• Provides supportive supervision of OTA’s and OT/OTA students
  
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
  
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
  
• Completes documentation of all patient care activities in a timely manner in the electronic medical record
  
• Develop professional skills by defining and completing appropriate Development plans, participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using written resources to keep current with advancements in the field and seeks out resources with recognized expertise within and outside the Department to enhance quality of care.
  
• Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
  
• Uphold professional standards and responsibilities by achieving service competence and applying evidence-based interventions to promote quality in practice.
  
• Ability to transfer and position patients.
  
• Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work as applicable.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 1 year Home Health OT experience - [REQUIRED]
  
• Valid drivers license and car insurance - [REQUIRED]
  
• OASIS and start of care experience - [strongly preferred]
  
• Must have Illinois State License
  
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment
  
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:

• Weekly pay
  
• Dedicated recruiter support
  
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  
• Transparent pay packages
  
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  

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