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Occupational Therapist (Ot)

Fair Oaks Health Care Center
  • Crystal Lake, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position – Occupational Therapist (OT)  
    Location: Fair Oaks Health Care Center– Crystal Lake, IL (on-site position) 
    Status:  Part-Time   
    Schedule: Days | Weekends – True Flexible scheduling - you choose what fits your schedule 
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    Job Summary: 
    The Occupational Therapist in our rehab/long-term care setting is responsible for evaluating residents, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and providing ongoing treatment to support functional independence and quality of life. This role includes completing timely and accurate documentation, reassessing progress, and modifying treatment plans as needed to meet regulatory requirements. The Occupational Therapist collaborates closely with the COTA and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning, delegates and supervises therapy services in accordance with state practice standards, ensures safe and effective treatment through appropriate use of precautions and modalities, and maintains compliance with state, federal, and billing regulations. Participation in required training and continuing education is expected.
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    Compensation:     $45 to $52 per hour (depending on experience)
     
    Benefits: 
    • Dental and Vision insurance 
    • Company-paid life insurance 
    • 401(k) with employer match 
    • PTO, True Flexible Scheduling, and Shift Differentials 
    • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education 
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
    • Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access 
    *Benefits vary by employment status (Full-time, Part-time, PRN)* 
     
    Key Responsibilities: 
    • Performs initial patient examination, evaluation, interpretation of referrals, and creates the initial plan of care for each patient, revises as appropriate. 
    • Creates and maintains a patient record for each patient treatment. 
    • Provides on-site assessment and re-evaluation of each patient's treatment according to the State and Federal required interval, whichever is more stringent and adjusts the treatment plan as appropriate.
    • Coordinates discharge plan and decision with the COTA. 
    • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of precautions and contraindications to occupational therapy treatment procedures and modalities.. 
    • Completes documentation according to facility policies including timeliness and medical necessity support. 
    • Delegates appropriate portions of the treatment plan and program to the COTA consistent with the COTA's education, training, and experience.
    • Provides supervision of COTA as required by State Practice Act.
    • Adheres to state, federal and third-party billing regulations.
    • Maintains confidentiality, promotes and supports compliance by acting consistently through Facility Code of Conduct and leading by example.
    • Participates in in-service training and completes all mandatory training within designated time frame.
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    Qualifications: 
    Required: 
    • Graduate of an accredited educational program in occupational therapy.
    • Licensed in the State of Illinois
    • Must not be excluded or sanctioned from state or federal program
    • Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in the practice of their discipline.
    • Ability to use analytical skills to develop outcome solutions.
    • Prior EMR/computer experience
    • Ability to meet physical and job-related requirements 
    • Must be English literate and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills 
    Preferred: 
    • Previous hospital or long-term care or skilled nursing experience 
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    What You Can Expect: 
    • Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days 
    • 1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor 
    • Electronic onboarding and paid orientation 
    • Community tour, badge, keys, and ongoing paid training 
     
    About Fair Oaks Health Care Center: 
    Join our 51-bed skilled nursing community, where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart. We’re proud of our team culture that feels more like family than work. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.  
     
    Our community culture is guided by our Core Values: 
    Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead 
      
    Equal Opportunity Employer: 
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. 
     
    #ZRFO
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCrystal Lake, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)unmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Contact Managementunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Discharge Plansunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Office Administrationunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Site Evaluationunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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