Occupational Therapist, Part Time

Company: Assure Home Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Elgin
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist - Home Healthcare

Part-Time

Cook, IL

Total Rewards Package:
Salary Range of $55.00-65.00 per unit
Mileage reimbursement of $0.55 per mileage reimbursement
PTO

Why Assure Home Healthcare

Providing the right service at the right time to remain healthier at home is our priority. Assure Home Healthcare (AssureHHI) is a privately held Medicare-certified agency, headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, founded with a deep desire to create a company with a greater purpose. Our clients receive high-quality and patient-driven home health care services, improved functionality, and live independently, furthering optimal well-being and ensuring everyone is healthier at home. We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Learn more about us at _

Mission

The AssureHHI mission is to revolutionize the home healthcare delivery model nationwide using innovative and leading-edge technology solutions to WOW our patients, employees, and provider partners.

Vision

We are pioneers focused on persistently improving the home healthcare sphere for better patient care outcomes and consumer experience while at the same time caring for the work-life balance of our clinicians.

Our Blue Ocean

Embracing the 'blue ocean' approach, we strive to stand out by offering distinctive products, services, or value propositions that resonate with both our team and clients. At AssureHHI, a prime example of our unique 'blue ocean' initiative is our provision of a dedicated Virtual Assistant. This resource is exclusively available to our clinicians, aimed at streamlining patient charting and documentation. To our knowledge, we are pioneers in delivering this exceptional benefit within the home health agency sphere. By affording our clinicians more time for themselves, we empower them to savor both the little and significant moments in their personal lives. Moreover, this initiative's ripple effect extends to our patients, as they experience enhanced and empathetic care, resulting in improved quality outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, and contributing to lower healthcare costs. This endeavor truly sets us apart from any other home health agency nationwide.

Values

At AssureHHI everyone assists in creating an environment where integrity, respect, innovation, initiative, and empowerment are valued and encouraged. We will be an open, innovative, and continuous learning company that compassionately supports the individuals we serve. In supporting our mission, vision, and teamwork approach, we place a high value on:
Integrity, Honesty, and Ethical Behavior
Dedication to the Empowerment of others and personal responsiveness
Professional Excellence High Performance
Mutual Respect, Individual Dignity, and Diversity
Team Member Participation, Contribution, and Teamwork
Growth, Development, and Leadership

Occupational Therapist- Home Healthcare

As a Occupational Therapist (OT) in home healthcare with AssureHHI, you shall provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent/minimize permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. A successful Physical Therapist teaches and trains patients and caregivers to be an active participant in their recovery to restore, maintain, and/or promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with other disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, hip and knee replacements, head injuries, strokes, and other neurodegenerative diseases and gait disorders.

Responsibilities:
Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician's plan of treatment.
Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client's level of
functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.
Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities for improving function.
Observe record and report the clients' reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients' condition to the physician, Director of Nurses and Case Manager.
Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of occupational therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of adaptive devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
Provides staff in-service education as directed by DON.
Assess and regularly re-evaluate the needs of the client, develop, implement and revise the client's plan of care.
Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client's care safety.
Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.
Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff.
Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submit accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Keep abreast of occupational trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.
Participate in the agency's quality improvement program.
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Aide at least every 30 days. Qualifications:
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist according in the state of Illinois.
Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
At least 2 years of experience as a Occupational therapist, some experience in home health or public health nursing preferred.
Proficient in utilizing technologies including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and other software related to role and responsibilities.
Hold a valid driver's license, own a dependable vehicle, and maintain a clean driving record.

Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate a passion for client service, particularly in supporting individuals with disabilities and those in need of supportive or senior care.
Capable of building rapport and establishing trust with existing clients, referrals, potential clients, professional networks and communities, as well as colleagues.
Exhibit exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy in documentation of client records.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills to interact with clients, client families, and other care team members.
Maintain confidentiality of matters related to patient care and the agency business in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
Maintains professionalism in implementing therapy care and establishing rapport with patients. Treat patients with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Exceptional organizational aptitude with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as during presentations.
Display autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility, determination, and cooperative spirit in executing job responsibilities.
Exemplify strong time management skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 30 per week

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Elgin, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Keywords: Assure Home Healthcare, Inc., Elgin , Occupational Therapist, Part Time, Healthcare , Elgin, Illinois