Home Health Occupational Therapist - Flexible Schedule

Optum; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible weekday schedule

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home adaptations. The role requires collaboration with the health care team to develop and monitor the therapy plan of care.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, documenting CMS data, and coordinating with physicians. A flexible weekday schedule and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS-relevant data; consults physician on plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and condition changes.
• Conducts patient assessments using diagnostic and prognostic functional tests.
• Delivers care in home settings regardless of age, race, or background.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Job description

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home adaptations. The role requires collaboration with the health care team to develop and monitor the therapy plan of care.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, documenting CMS data, and coordinating with physicians. A flexible weekday schedule and comprehensive benefits are provided.