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Occupational Therapist Home Health Kenosha and Racine Counties, Wisconsin. The Occupational Therapist provides home-based care for adult and geriatric patients, including individuals recovering from strokes and joint replacements and those experiencing weakness, deconditioning, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or congestive heart failure. The role emphasizes occupational therapy evaluations and treatment focused on activities of daily living and adaptive equipment while collaborating with Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist teams.
Job Details
Day shift, approximately 7:45 AM4:00 PM, Monday through Friday; 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. Required
Minimum of 3 years of Occupational Therapist experience in skilled nursing facility, home health, or acute care settings; Wisconsin occupational therapy license; Basic Life Support certification; bachelors degree in occupational therapy accepted; active drivers license and automobile insurance; ability to provide care throughout Kenosha and Racine Counties.
Home health experience preferred. Additional Information: Provides care exclusively in patients homes for adult and geriatric populations. Typical caseload is approximately 6 patients or points per day, with evaluation visits lasting approximately 1.5 hours and standard visits lasting approximately 1 hour.
Responsibilities include general occupational therapy treatment and evaluation, activities of daily living support, and adaptive equipment instruction. Collaboration includes daily morning team huddles and interdisciplinary coordination with Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Occupational Therapist Home Health Kenosha and Racine Counties, Wisconsin. The Occupational Therapist provides home-based care for adult and geriatric patients, including individuals recovering from strokes and joint replacements and those experiencing weakness, deconditioning, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or congestive heart failure.