OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PRN

Education Level: Graduate of a occupational therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association Certification/Licensure: Licensed in the State of Illinois
Experience Requirements: One year of experience in a health care setting is required to provide home health services.
Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work.

The occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family needs within the parameters of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act in order to deliver care promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation. The occupational therapist promotes safe and effective care to all age groups from infants to geriatrics, coordinating care with the physician and any others involved in the patient's care. The occupational therapist will provide care throughout the continuum and rotate through the various therapy sites as needed.