Home Health OT: Caring, Growth & Impact

Optum; Higganum (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of the LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings, focusing on functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, document CMS outcomes, and adjust plans of care based on patient progress.

Must hold current OT licensure in your state and CPR certification, and have a valid driver’s license with reliable

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

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

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of the LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings, focusing on functional status, daily living activities, and adaptive equipment. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, document CMS outcomes, and adjust plans of care based on patient progress.

Must hold current OT licensure in your state and CPR certification, and have a valid driver’s license with reliable