Home Health Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

Optum; Citronelle (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Alabama is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans aligned with physician orders.

Qualified candidates hold an ACOTE-accredited OT program, current state OT license, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification, with 1+ year of OT experience (mentoring if needed).

Qualifications

• OT must have ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current license to practice OT in the state.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification current.
• Minimum 1+ year OT experience; mentoring if <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure plan of care addresses problems identified in assessment.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of therapy services.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN not active in the case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Home health experience

Communication skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

State OT license

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

Optum in Alabama is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans aligned with physician orders.

Qualified candidates hold an ACOTE-accredited OT program, current state OT license, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification, with 1+ year of OT experience (mentoring if needed).