Occupational Therapist(OT) HSHS Home Care

Occupational Therapist II-Home Care

The Occupational Therapist II-Home Care is responsible for patient care delivery in a home care environment and will provide the following services: assessment and evaluation of factors that influence occupational performance; formulating conclusions regarding patient/client needs and priorities to develop a patient/client centered intervention plan; and selecting and implementing evidence based interventions to support participation in areas of occupation. Responsible for overseeing the assignment of patients, record keeping, and the overall coordination of the unit's daily activities and provides home treatment education for patients, families, students, co-workers, and self-professional advancement. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Position Specifics:

Department: Home Health Care

Schedule: Full Time / 40hrs per week

Location: Springfield, IL Service Area

Compensation: Based on experience

Sign on bonus: $20,000 for two year commitment

Education Qualifications:

• Graduate (e.g., bachelors, masters, or doctorate) from an accredited Occupational Therapy program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• Illinois: Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision is required.
• Wisconsin: Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board in Wisconsin under the condition that they have been issued a temporary license allowing them to practice under supervision is required.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
• Valid state driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable automobile is required.
• Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Pay Range: $35.92 - $53.88

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.