Occupational Therapist – Home Health

Yorkville, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Home Health
Location: Yorkville IL 60560
Position Type: Full-time
Openings: 1
Estimated Pay: $55.00 per hour

Overview
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician and providing consultation to staff and the attending physician as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels plan short and long term goals to improve or restore independence and physical/cognitive functioning and implement approved treatment programs
Provide guidance and instruction to patients and family members on therapeutic creative and self-care procedures and activities explaining adaptive and progressive approaches
Instruct patients and family members in the use of orthotic or prosthetic equipment and may design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices with training
Conduct functional and cognitive re-evaluations to assess the need for treatment plan revisions
Instruct and familiarize patients and pertinent family members with all aspects of the treatment program
Maintain clinical and progress notes and submit paperwork timely according to policy
Report periodically to physicians on patient treatment response and progress assisting with necessary changes
Arrange for outpatient occupational therapy services if needed
Provide consultation and instruct other home health team members on equipment techniques modalities and activity programs as requested
Prepare periodic reports for physicians and third-party payers
Maintain and update professional competency through in-service attendance and professional resources
Participate in staff development activities case conferences and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Schedule and Shift Details

Work schedule and shift expectations as outlined (no mention of on-call)

Travel

Local travel required

Qualifications Required

Bachelors degree or higher
Minimum 1 year in Occupational Medicine
Minimum 2 years in Social Work
Valid Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) license in Illinois
Valid Regular Driver License (DL)
Any one of the following certifications:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS)

Benefits

Full benefits package

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Location: Yorkville IL 60560 Position Type: Full-time Openings: 1 Estimated Pay: $55.00 per hour Overview The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing in-home Occupational Therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician and p...

Occupational Therapist Home Health
Location: Yorkville IL 60560
Position Type: Full-time
Openings: 1
Estimated Pay: $55.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Perform Occupational Therapy assessments of patient functioning levels plan short and long term goals to improve or restore independence and physical/cognitive functioning and implement approved treatment programs
Provide guidance and instruction to patients and family members on therapeutic creative and self-care procedures and activities explaining adaptive and progressive approaches
Instruct patients and family members in the use of orthotic or prosthetic equipment and may design and fabricate customized adaptive and assistive devices with training
Conduct functional and cognitive re-evaluations to assess the need for treatment plan revisions
Instruct and familiarize patients and pertinent family members with all aspects of the treatment program
Maintain clinical and progress notes and submit paperwork timely according to policy
Report periodically to physicians on patient treatment response and progress assisting with necessary changes
Arrange for outpatient occupational therapy services if needed
Provide consultation and instruct other home health team members on equipment techniques modalities and activity programs as requested
Prepare periodic reports for physicians and third-party payers
Maintain and update professional competency through in-service attendance and professional resources
Participate in staff development activities case conferences and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Schedule and Shift Details

Work schedule and shift expectations as outlined (no mention of on-call)

Travel

Local travel required

Qualifications Required

Bachelors degree or higher
Minimum 1 year in Occupational Medicine
Minimum 2 years in Social Work
Valid Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) license in Illinois
Valid Regular Driver License (DL)
Any one of the following certifications:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS)