Home Health Occupational Therapist - $5K Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UP Health System Home Care & Hospice is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive home health services. You will assess functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment needs, working within the care plan and coordinating with the care team.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with competitive hourly pay ranging from $34.23 to $61.15, based on experience and local markets. Join the Optum family and help families stay connected and cared for.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

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

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

OT licensure in state

Job description

UP Health System Home Care & Hospice is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive home health services. You will assess functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment needs, working within the care plan and coordinating with the care team.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with competitive hourly pay ranging from $34.23 to $61.15, based on experience and local markets. Join the Optum family and help families stay connected and cared for.