Home Health Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Dallas, TX, is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to assess and address patient needs across home health settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment use.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, CMS documentation, and coordination with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans. Excellent communication and independent work skills are essential.

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 service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing 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.

Skills

Good communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Manage multiple tasks

Work independently

Education

OT licensure in state of practice

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Dallas, TX, is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to assess and address patient needs across home health settings. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment use.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, CMS documentation, and coordination with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans. Excellent communication and independent work skills are essential.