Home Health OT (PRN) — Make a Real Impact

Optum; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

CHRISTUS Home Health, part of the larger LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to assess and evaluate patient care needs in home health settings. You will work within the plan of care, coordinate with the care team, and ensure CMS documentation and functional assessments are completed accurately.

The role requires current OT licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

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

OT licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

CHRISTUS Home Health, part of the larger LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to assess and evaluate patient care needs in home health settings. You will work within the plan of care, coordinate with the care team, and ensure CMS documentation and functional assessments are completed accurately.

The role requires current OT licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.