Occupational Therapist Home Health

NOW HIRING: HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (OT) & CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS (COTA)

Aurora, IL| Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN

Earn $75,000–$120,000+ per year while enjoying the flexibility and independence you deserve!

CareLink Home Health, LLC is seeking compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapists and COTAs to provide exceptional home health care to patients throughout Aurora, IL and surrounding communities.

Are the demands of the hospital too much? Do you want to deliver more personalized care? Do you excel with more independence and autonomy?

Does your current agency give you the support you need to reduce doctor calls, coordinate additional services, or reach a family about your schedule? At CareLink, we’re creating an environment where clinicians can be clinicians.

Competitive Pay & Flexible Scheduling

You choose your commitment. Your compensation reflects the visits you complete.

Our points-based system helps determine your expected weekly workload commitment, while your pay is based on completed visits. This gives you greater clarity about your workload and flexibility to find a schedule that works for you.

• Competitive per-visit compensation: Pay is based on completed visits, with rates determined by experience and workload.
• Flexible weekly commitments: Our points-based system helps establish your expected weekly workload, with opportunities suited to full-time, part-time, and PRN availability.
• Flexible scheduling: Enjoy a typical Monday–Friday schedule, with optional weekend opportunities.
• More control over your earnings: Take on a workload that fits your goals, availability, and lifestyle.

Earn more when you want to. Step back when life calls. The schedule belongs to you.

Why Join CareLink Home Health?

We understand the need to balance patient care, documentation, and home life. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where clinicians can focus on excellent patient care without unnecessary stress.

At CareLink, you’ll find:

• In-office Care Coordinators who support field staff and free up your time for patient care
• A real onboarding experience: you’ll work directly with our Clinical Manager to learn CareLink’s processes and get your clinical questions answered
• Realistic workload expectations and clinical support
• A growing patient census and opportunities for continued work
• Patient assignments clustered near your home whenever possible
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• A culture built on respect, accountability, communication, teamwork, integrity, positive attitude, continuous improvement, and employee appreciation

Your time matters. Your expertise matters. And your work makes a difference.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Travel Allowance
• Career Stability
• Company-provided equipment (tablet)
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Stable and growing patient census

Benefits and eligibility may vary by employment status.

Where You’ll Work

Primary recruitment area: Aurora, IL and surrounding communities.

Field-based role: you’ll travel to patients in their homes within your assigned area, with visits clustered near where you live.

We serve patients across McHenry, Kane, Kendall, Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Winnebago, and Boone Counties.

What You’ll Do

Occupational Therapist – Overview

• Perform OT evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge assessments
• Complete OASIS assessments as applicable (Start of Care when eligible, Resumption of Care, Recertification, and Discharge)
• Assess the patient’s functional status, ADLs/IADLs, cognition, and home safety to help determine the plan of care
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans focused on ADL retraining, upper extremity function, energy conservation, and fall prevention
• Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment, DME, and home modifications
• Teach the patient and/or family members about treatment, safety, and support skills
• Communicate regularly with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Care Coordinators, interdisciplinary team, and overseeing physician
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient care within company policy
• Supervise COTAs
• Advocate for patients and families by giving them the tools and training to maintain a safe quality of life

COTA – Overview

• Provide treatment according to the OT plan of care, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
• Teach the patient and/or family members about treatment, safety, and support skills
• Report changes in patient condition to the supervising OT and care team
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient care within company policy

Qualifications:

• OT: Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license (OTR) in good standing
• COTA: Active Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing
• Prior experience in a home health, rehab, or hospital setting (required)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• Current CPR certification
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
• Comfortable with technology; a company tablet will be provided
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management to balance patient care, travel, and documentation
• Commitment to great customer service

APPLY TODAY!

CareLink Home Health, LLC | 935 N Plum Grove Rd, Suite B, Schaumburg, IL 60173

[email protected] / [email protected] | Phone: 847-426-0300 | Fax: 847-426-0301

Company Vision: “Clinical Excellence and Superior Customer Service”

CareLink Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License good standing (Required)

Work Location: On the road