Occupational Therapist - PRN

JourneyCare Home Health is currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our home health team on a PRN basis. This field-based position is responsible for managing a caseload of patients in Dolton, IL and surrounding areas, providing skilled services, coordinating care, and supporting patients on their road to recovery in the comfort of their homes.

• →Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• →Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
• →May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• →May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• →May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• →Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• →Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.