Home Health Occupational Therapist: Function & ADL Expert

Optum; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat patients in their homes, evaluating daily living activities, motor function, and adaptive equipment needs. You will work within the therapy plan of care and collaborate with clinicians to deliver evidence-based care.

The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. Earn competitive pay with benefits and opportunities for growth within the Optum family of

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
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work 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

Job description

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat patients in their homes, evaluating daily living activities, motor function, and adaptive equipment needs. You will work within the therapy plan of care and collaborate with clinicians to deliver evidence-based care.

The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation. Earn competitive pay with benefits and opportunities for growth within the Optum family of