Home Health Occupational Therapist – Impactful Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group (old); Wilmington (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CARETenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, seeks an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs, evaluate functional status, and address activities of daily living and home safety in diverse patient homes.

You will collaborate with the care team, develop and adjust therapy plans, document CMS-required information, and recommend adaptive equipment while delivering compassionate, high-quality care across

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification (preferred or within 90 days).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

OT licensure

Driving

CPR certification

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

CARETenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, seeks an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs, evaluate functional status, and address activities of daily living and home safety in diverse patient homes.

You will collaborate with the care team, develop and adjust therapy plans, document CMS-required information, and recommend adaptive equipment while delivering compassionate, high-quality care across