About LHC Group, Inc.
LHC Group, Inc. is a leading national provider of in-home healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality, value-based care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. With a workforce of 29,000 employees, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care across 37 states and the District of Columbia. Our reach extends to 68% of the U.S. population aged 65 and older, ensuring compassionate and effective care for those who need it most.
Through Imperium Health, our ACO (Accountable Care Organization) management and enablement company, we help healthcare partners enhance patient outcomes while achieving cost savings through a value-based approach. As the preferred joint venture partner for over 400 leading hospitals and health systems across the U.S., LHC Group collaborates closely with providers to develop customized care solutions, expanding access to efficient, patient-centered healthcare for individuals and families nationwide.
Responsibilities
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in assessing and evaluating patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home safety, and adaptive equipment. Your goal is to provide personalized, evidence-based care that enhances the patient’s independence and quality of life.
- Deliver services within the scope of practice as outlined by state laws governing Occupational Therapy, in alignment with the plan of care, and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Assess the patient’s functional abilities, evaluate all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and develop individualized therapy plans in consultation with the physician.
- Monitor, document, and report patient progress to the nurse supervisor and physician, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine functional capabilities, utilizing diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to guide therapy interventions.
Education & Experience
License & Certification Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Illinois
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation (or access to public transit)
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