Occupational Therapist – Home Health

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

. Assess patients' daily living and work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeKankakee • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing therapeutic retraining programs, conducting functional assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and rehabilitation outcomes. Proficient in documenting patient progress and adapting treatment plans based on individual needs and rehabilitation guidelines.

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Occupational Therapy LicensureCPR CertificationPatient AssessmentTherapeutic TreatmentHome Health Experience

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Hard Skills

Functional TestingTherapeutic RetrainingPatient DocumentationCare CoordinationAdaptive Equipment DesignCommunity Reintegration ActivitiesPlans of Care DevelopmentPatient Progress ReportingSupervision of AssistantsEducational Training

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInstructionEvaluationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapy LicensureCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthRehabilitation GuidelinesVocational RehabilitationPatient CareDischarge Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients' daily living and work-related skills and develop therapeutic retraining programs with measurable objectives
Administer and interpret diagnostic and prognostic functional tests in patients' homes or other settings
Confer with physicians and healthcare team members and participate in developing and revising Plans of Care
Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to improve or restore strength, coordination, range of motion and function
Review and expand retraining programs according to patient behavioral goals and rehabilitation guidelines
Develop vocationally oriented plans with vocational team members
Report patient status and progress to physicians, rehabilitation staff, Clinical Manager, patients and families
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning
Design community reintegration activities and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary team
Recommend or design adaptive equipment to improve home or work environments and rehabilitation participation
Train staff and family members in retraining programs and participate in educational meetings
Supervise, instruct and evaluate Occupational Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides
Document patient care observations, interventions and evaluations on the day services are rendered
Document and implement interim physician orders
Submit evaluations, treatment plans and discharge summaries to supervisors and care management staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current and unrestricted OT licensure
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Reliable transportation
Minimum six months of occupational therapy experience (preferred)
Home Health experience (preferred)
Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance
Must carry vehicle insurance meeting residing-state minimum limits or specified higher limits

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 1 year
Full-time benefits on day one
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company and personal holidays
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
TB screening program for patient-facing roles
40 scheduled hours per week