Home Health Occupational Therapist - Impactful Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapist for Home Health in Inverness, FL. You will assess patient needs, evaluate functional status, and plan therapy in collaboration with the care team to support daily living activities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with physicians, and delivering evidence-based therapy in patients' homes. A valid OT license and CPR certification are required; driving a vehicle is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within scope defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and required therapy needs; consults with physician.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes to nurse and physician.
• Conducts assessments using functional ability tests to guide therapy.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Mederi Caretenders, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapist for Home Health in Inverness, FL. You will assess patient needs, evaluate functional status, and plan therapy in collaboration with the care team to support daily living activities.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with physicians, and delivering evidence-based therapy in patients' homes. A valid OT license and CPR certification are required; driving a vehicle is preferred.