Home Health Occupational Therapist - Flexible Schedule

Optum; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage Reimbursement

Part-Time Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and address patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home safety. The role covers Snyder County and portions of nearby counties, offering autonomy to manage your day while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Key duties include performing assessments, CMS-aligned documentation, and collaborating with physicians.

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.
• Preferred: ability to manage multiple tasks independently; 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

Skills

Licensed OT

CPR certified

Driver's license

Patient care

Job description

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and address patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home safety. The role covers Snyder County and portions of nearby counties, offering autonomy to manage your day while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Key duties include performing assessments, CMS-aligned documentation, and collaborating with physicians.