Home Health Occupational Therapist | Caring, Impact, Growth

Optum; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health HomeCare, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and address patients' functional needs and ADLs in home health.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing plans of care with physicians, and coordinating with the care team. Requires state OT licensure and a valid driver's license; CPR preferred. Arkansas-based, full-time position with competitive benefits.

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: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within the scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS-required data; consults with physician.
• Records patient responses and changes to condition; reports to nurse supervisor.
• Conducts assessments of function using validated tests.
• Function in diverse home settings regardless of patient demographics.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Independence

Job description

Unity Health HomeCare, part of the Optum family, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and address patients' functional needs and ADLs in home health.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing plans of care with physicians, and coordinating with the care team. Requires state OT licensure and a valid driver's license; CPR preferred. Arkansas-based, full-time position with competitive benefits.