Occupational Therapist Home Health Lake County IL

 Part-Time | Field-Based | Flexible Schedule 

Reliable Home Care Providers, Inc. is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes throughout Lake County, Illinois. This part-time, field-based position is well suited for a clinician who values scheduling flexibility, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to build a caseload gradually with the support of an experienced and responsive administrative team.

The Occupational Therapist will work with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, delivering patient-centered care focused on improving functional independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct, skilled occupational therapy services in patients’ homes
   
• Conduct initial evaluations, reassessments, and ongoing therapy visits
   
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable, patient-centered goals
   
• Deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at improving functional independence and safety
   
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, interdisciplinary clinicians, and family caregivers to ensure continuity of care
   
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements
   
• Utilize the electronic medical record system (WellSky Home Health) for documentation and care coordination
   

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois
   
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
   
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and professional standards
   
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
   

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of home health or community-based therapy experience (preferred, not required)
   
• Familiarity with home health documentation standards
   
• Experience using electronic medical record systems, including WellSky Home Health
   

BENEFITS

• 100% employer-paid major commercial medical insurance
   
• Dental insurance
   
• Vision insurance
   
• 401(k) retirement plan
   
• Paid time off
   
• Paid sick leave
   
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
   
• Opportunity to grow your patient caseload at your own pace
   
• Supportive administrative staff and responsive clinical leadership
   
• Competitive per-visit compensation
   
• Mileage reimbursement
   
• Bi-weekly pay