Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

At our organization, we believe that this role is not merely a career; it’s a true calling.

Position Type:

PRN (as needed)

Overview:

The primary focus of this role is to assess and provide treatment for patients experiencing physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' capabilities to safely and effectively carry out daily living activities.
• Develop a tailored care plan that specifies the type and frequency of treatments required.
• Execute the treatment plan utilizing appropriate methods and document patient progress.
• Continuously monitor and adjust the care plan as necessary, seeking consultation when needed.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about identified deficits.
• Assist in planning and facilitating patient discharge from therapy services, including guidance on selecting and using adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervise care provided by designated personnel in accordance with established regulations and standards.
• Maintain a vigilant and safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, as required for licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in frequent oral communication, requiring the use of hearing and speech.
• Utilize hearing to identify body sounds and detect alarms or malfunctioning equipment.
• Regularly use vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Frequent activities include walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, squat, twist, and perform repetitive movements with legs and arms.
• Occasional lifting or moving of patients and objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification is required within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be necessary based on departmental needs.
• State-specific Occupational Therapist licensure is required for practice in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

Work Schedule:

Day Shift (United States)

Employment Type:

Employee

Department:

Home Care FDL

Weekly Hours:

0 hours scheduled

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.