Home Health Occupational Therapist - Impactful Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Commonwealth Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess functional status and ADLs, evaluate fine motor skills, and coordinate home-based care. The role includes developing plans of care and collaborating with nurses and physicians.

Protecting patient dignity and independence, you will perform home safety assessments, recommend adaptive equipment, and contribute to a comprehensive benefits package and a

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within scope of practice per state laws and the plan of care
• Evaluates functional status and CMS documentation needs; consults with physician
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician
• Conducts patient assessments of functional ability using appropriate tests
• Works with patients from diverse backgrounds regardless of age, race, creed or disability

Job description

Commonwealth Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess functional status and ADLs, evaluate fine motor skills, and coordinate home-based care. The role includes developing plans of care and collaborating with nurses and physicians.

Protecting patient dignity and independence, you will perform home safety assessments, recommend adaptive equipment, and contribute to a comprehensive benefits package and a