Home Health Occupational Therapist | Rockford, IL and surrounding areas
- Assists the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
- Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate coordinating plan of care with the physician as needed.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
- Revises plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
- Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
- Coordinates care with agency DON and other staff as appropriate.
- Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
- Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Instructs patient and/or family in the use of equipment safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
- Communicates effectively with patients, care givers, and families as well as agency staff.
- Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the DON/Administrator.
- Assures that all tasks are performed in a timely manner.
- Checks in on Occupational Therapy Assistants every 4-6 patient visits.
- Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist by the State of Illinois.
- Must have at least one-year Home Health Care clinical experience.
- Car with required proof of insurance coverage.
- Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification and other required.
- Able to read and interpret instructions related to patient care.
- Able to effectively perform and prioritize multiple functions or task as needed.
- Must be able to travel to prospective patient’s place of residence.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
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