Home Health Occupational Therapist — Impact & Growth

Optum; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care, following physician orders and agency policy.

The role requires an active OT license in California, ACOTE-accredited education, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and at least one year of OT

Qualifications

• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigning state.
• ACOTE-accredited OT program completion as required by AOTA.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam.
• One year OT experience or regional approval with mentoring when less than 1 year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Address all problems identified in assessment in the plan of care.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN inactive in case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed OT

ACOTE education

NBCOT eligibility

1 year OT experience

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys within the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care, following physician orders and agency policy.

The role requires an active OT license in California, ACOTE-accredited education, NBCOT eligibility, CPR certification, and at least one year of OT