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SalaryCrystal Home Health Care is Hiring
Occupational Therapist | Full-time and Part-time
Crystal Home Health Care is seeking a full-time and part-time Occupational Therapist to join our growing
team of home healthcare professionals.
Summary:
An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in
their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the
direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
Pay:
Up to $75 per visit
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
- Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding the patient's progress.
- Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to
the physician for approval. A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary, if further
treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when
expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon the patient's discharge.
- Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff.
- Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
- Participates in in-service programs.
Additional Information:
Working environment: Works indoors in Agency offices & patient homes & travels to/from patient
- Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs
- Risk exposure: High
- Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
- Ability to participate in physical activity.
- Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.
- Moderate lifting.
- Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification
examination, or
- Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
- Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
- Two (2) years experience, preferred.
About Crystal Home Health Care:
At Crystal Home Health Care, we are always looking to grow our team with talented professionals to
deliver care to our patients. Our mission is to provide quality care, guided by a compassionate heart and
our promise is to personally touch lives every day.
- Address: 2720 S River Rd, Suite 154, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Phone: (847) 257-7620
- Website: www.crystalhomehealth.com
