Home Health Occupational Therapist — Independent Impact

Optum; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

In this role you will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and monitor therapy plans, document CMS requirements, and provide high-quality in-home care to diverse patients while navigating

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated 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

Occupational Therapy Licensure

Driver's License

CPR Certification

Multitasking

Independent Work

Communication Skills

Job description

Optum is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

In this role you will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and monitor therapy plans, document CMS requirements, and provide high-quality in-home care to diverse patients while navigating