Home Health Occupational Therapist - Flexible Schedule

Optum; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. This full-time weekday role offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive team, and a mission to help people live healthier lives.

You will evaluate patients, develop therapy plans, coordinate with physicians, document progress, and provide evidence-based treatment in patients' homes. A current OT license, CPR, and reliable transportation are required. CMS documentation experience is preferred.

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

Education

Current Occupational Therapy licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. This full-time weekday role offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive team, and a mission to help people live healthier lives.

You will evaluate patients, develop therapy plans, coordinate with physicians, document progress, and provide evidence-based treatment in patients' homes. A current OT license, CPR, and reliable transportation are required. CMS documentation experience is preferred.