Home Health OT: Restore Function & Empower Patients

Optum; Hidalgo (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver designated therapy services per physician plans of care in a home-care setting. The role includes supervising a COTA, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting progress and outcomes.

Requirements include an ACOTE-accredited OT program, NBCOT registration, Texas OT license, CPR, and 2+ years of experience, with strong communication and EMR proficiency. A Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by ACOTE.
• Registered with NBCOT.
• Active Texas OT license to practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of OT experience.
• Knowledge of OT standards of care and regulations.
• Proficient with EMR systems and documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services per Plan of Care and assess functional status.
• Initiate OT program and educate patients, families, and staff.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients.
• Supervise COTA and oversee care coordination.
• Re-evaluate patients at least every 30 days.
• Maintain a productivity standard of 25–30 patient contacts per week.
• Maintain communications with the care team and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Texas OT license

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver designated therapy services per physician plans of care in a home-care setting. The role includes supervising a COTA, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and documenting progress and outcomes.

Requirements include an ACOTE-accredited OT program, NBCOT registration, Texas OT license, CPR, and 2+ years of experience, with strong communication and EMR proficiency. A Texas driver’s license is required.