Home Health Occupational Therapist: Restore Function at Home

Optum; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy and lead care plans for patients in Texas. The OT will assess function, plan care, supervise COTA, participate in discharge planning, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

A Texas license, NBCOT registration, CPR, and EMR proficiency are required. Join a team focused on high-quality outcomes, professional growth, and patient-centered care with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the AOTEA/ACOTE standards.
• Active Texas OT license to practice.
• National NBCOT registration as an OT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services according to physician Plan of Care.
• Assess functional status, ROM, mobility, ADLs, and rehab potential.
• Direct therapy treatment and instruct patients/families in appliance use.
• Participate in case conferences and discharge planning.
• Supervise COTA and review patient progress every 30 days.
• Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate care with health team and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Education

NBCOT registered occupational therapist

US Texas OT license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy and lead care plans for patients in Texas. The OT will assess function, plan care, supervise COTA, participate in discharge planning, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

A Texas license, NBCOT registration, CPR, and EMR proficiency are required. Join a team focused on high-quality outcomes, professional growth, and patient-centered care with a comprehensive benefits