Department:

39123 Central Metro E - Home Care Occupational Therapy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; no weekends or holidays; Flexible schedule

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: North/Northwest Chicago Territory covering Edison Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Sauganash, Edgebrook, Wildwood, West Ridge, Peterson Park, Lincoln Square, and Albany Park. Primary coverage includes ZIP codes 60631, 60630, and 60646, with secondary coverage in 60659 and 60625.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; no weekends or holidays; Flexible schedule

This position is also eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus. You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.

Position Highlights:

Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable, stable, and values driven organization. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate's vast integrated health care organization, home health offers the therapist the opportunity to work independently to assess and address the mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs of our patients. As case managers, our therapists are able to establish strong relationships with patients and families and consult with physicians and other health care providers as necessary.

What you will need:

• Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
• Completed 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience.
• Graduated from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association and current OT license in Illinois.
• Ability to work independently in non-acute setting, patient homes
• Communicates professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills, along with good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates good time management and self-organization skills.

What you will do:

• Demonstrates proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive/adaptive devices (balls, bands, weights, dressing aids, adaptive devices, etc.).
• Providing treatment on standard beds in the home environment, Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates occupational therapy treatment programs established for the home care patient, as well as facilitates the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self-care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy treatment programs established for the home care patient Facilitate the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self care.

Accountabilities:

• Assuring and Improving Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship

• Care and Service Coordination: Formulates an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence.
• Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
• Business Development and Growth: Demonstrates productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
• Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families.

COMPENSATION: $35.90-$53.50 per hour

This position is incentive eligible

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.