Occupational Therapist

We are currently looking for

PRN / PART-TIME

OTs to see home health patients in any of the following areas - PLAINFIELD, NAPERVILLE, BOLINGBROOK, AURORA, JOLIET, CHANNAHON, MINOOKA, SHOREWOOD, LOCKPORT and surrounding areas. DUTIES Provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Assists the physician in evaluating the client's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures 2. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments 3. Evaluates the client's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the client, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required 4. Assures that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes 5. Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician 6. Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning 7. Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices 8. Teaches, supervises and counsels the family and client in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the client at home 9. Establishes goals based on the client's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated 10. Makes arrangements for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home 11. Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and updates the client care plan as needed 12. Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the chart within 72 hours. 13. Communicates with the physician on a regular basis regarding client's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary 14. Communicates with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the client 15. Supervises the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the client's care 16. Supervises the Occupational Therapy Assistant at least per agency policy 17. Participates in Agency activities, in-services, and meetings, when appropriate 18. Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Director of Nursingin order to coordinate Agency visits 19. Participates with the staff, the client, and the physician in discharge activities and completes an Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary 20. Assumes responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading

QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association 2. Preferably should be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association 3. Must be licensed or registered by the State 4. Must have at least one year of institutional experience 5. Must have a criminal background check 6. Must have current CPR certification

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$75.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person