Home Health Occupational Therapist: Caring Assessments & Impact

Optum; New Baltimore (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and adaptive equipment, in patients' homes as defined by medical conditions. In this role you will collaborate with the health care team to develop the plan of care, document CMS requirements, and ensure quality patient outcomes.

This position offers competitive total cash compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the

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 scope of practice per state laws and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS documentation needs; consults with physician on plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes.
• Conducts patient assessments of functional level using appropriate tests.
• Capable of working in diverse home environments and with diverse client backgrounds.

Skills

Occupational Therapy licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and adaptive equipment, in patients' homes as defined by medical conditions. In this role you will collaborate with the health care team to develop the plan of care, document CMS requirements, and ensure quality patient outcomes.

This position offers competitive total cash compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the