Home Health Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence

ILOTA; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretenders, part of UnitedHealth Group’s family of companies, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. You will assess functional status, ADLs, and home safety, developing and coordinating therapy plans with the care team.

You must hold an OT license in the state and have reliable transportation. The role offers a blend of per-visit and hourly compensation with a sign-on bonus for external employees and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred: 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

CPR certification

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Caretenders, part of UnitedHealth Group’s family of companies, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. You will assess functional status, ADLs, and home safety, developing and coordinating therapy plans with the care team.

You must hold an OT license in the state and have reliable transportation. The role offers a blend of per-visit and hourly compensation with a sign-on bonus for external employees and a comprehensive benefits package.