Home Health Occupational Therapist — Equity & Growth

Optum; Rillito (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare, part of LHC Group within Optum, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for our home health team. You will assess and address functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor skills, and home safety, delivering patient-centered care in patients' homes.

We offer a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to serve clients across the community.

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

OT licensure

CPR

Driver's license

Job description

At Home Healthcare, part of LHC Group within Optum, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for our home health team. You will assess and address functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor skills, and home safety, delivering patient-centered care in patients' homes.

We offer a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to serve clients across the community.