Compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optum; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Atmore Community HomeCare, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home adaptations.

Responsibilities include performing therapy within scope of practice, coordinating with the health care team, documenting CMS requirements, and communicating with physicians. A valid OT license and driving access are required; CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

Good communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure

Job description

Atmore Community HomeCare, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home adaptations.

Responsibilities include performing therapy within scope of practice, coordinating with the health care team, documenting CMS requirements, and communicating with physicians. A valid OT license and driving access are required; CPR is preferred.