Home Health Occupational Therapist — Caring Impact

Optum; Cortez (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Mederi caretenders, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health in Florida. You will assess ADLs, functional status, and home safety to tailor personalized therapy plans that support independence and quality of life.

The role requires current OT licensure and a valid driver's license, with pay ranges reflecting full-time and per-visit compensation structures. Join a team dedicated to care, connection, and growth in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Preferred: ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Preferred: ability to work independently
• Preferred: good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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

OT Licensure

Driver's License

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Mederi caretenders, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for home health in Florida. You will assess ADLs, functional status, and home safety to tailor personalized therapy plans that support independence and quality of life.

The role requires current OT licensure and a valid driver's license, with pay ranges reflecting full-time and per-visit compensation structures. Join a team dedicated to care, connection, and growth in the community.