Home Health Occupational Therapist - Help Patients Thrive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for home health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment, and coordinate with the care team.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth. Join our caring team dedicated to improving outcomes and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in 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

Occupational Therapy

Home health care

CPR certification

Job description

At Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for home health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment, and coordinate with the care team.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth. Join our caring team dedicated to improving outcomes and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the community.