Occupational Therapist- Fulltime
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Job Location:
Des Plaines, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 81000 - 111000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Occupational Therapist (OT) Des Plaines IL
Join Elara Caring Where Compassion Meets Purpose
At Elara Caring we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable: right at home. Every day our dedicated teams deliver highquality personal care to more than 60000 patients exactly where they live. As an Occupational Therapist youll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence build confidence and improve their daily lives all while being supported by a team that truly cares.
If youre driven by compassion excellence and making a meaningful difference wed love to meet you.
Why Youll Love Working With Us
Collaborative supportive work environment
A unique opportunity to impact patient lives daily
Competitive pay structure
Tuition reimbursement (full-time) & free continuing education for all
Career advancement and professional growth
Comprehensive medical dental & vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO paid holidays and bereavement (including pet)
Optional pet insurance
Work that truly makes a difference
What Youll Do as an Occupational Therapist
As a key clinician on our home health team you will:
- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine patient needs and rehab goals
- Develop individualized highquality Plans of Care
- Complete OASIS assessments and provide ongoing re-evaluations
- Communicate patient changes to the care team and physician
- Promote patient safety using family and community resources
- Verify and follow physician orders each visit
- Write orders for additional visits or Plan of Care adjustments
- Document therapy interventions aligned with goals
- Provide handson OT services using best practice standards
- Teach ADLs fine motor and sensory integration strategies using adaptive equipment
- Assist with acquiring or fabricating custom splints when needed
- Provide home exercise program training to patients/caregivers
- Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families
- Supervise COTAs HHAs and clinical team members as needed
- Work in a physically active and occasionally highstress environment
- Travel within the designated service area (up to 50%)
What We Require
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Active unrestricted OT license in Illinois
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
Willingness to travel within the Des Plaines coverage area
Reliable transportation valid drivers license & proof of auto insurance
Ability to lift 50100 lbs and perform physical patient care tasks
Compensation Range
$81000 $111000 annually
Compensation may include bonuses additional earnings for work beyond quota and performancebased incentives. Actual pay is determined by experience education skills and local market factors.
Location
Des Plaines IL & surrounding service area
Ready to Make an Impact Apply Today!
Join a team that values compassion innovation and excellence in patient care. At Elara Caring your work matters and so do you.
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.
At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.
This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request a job description can be provided.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Elara Caring provides exceptional in home health care for patients across the U.S. Contact us today!
