Home Health OT: Restore Function & Independence

Optum; Burbank (OK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health at UnitedHealth Group assesses and addresses patients' functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment to support independent living.

You will perform home-based evaluations, coordinate with physicians and nurses, document CMS-compliant plans of care, and ensure quality, compassionate care across diverse client populations.

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

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication skills

Job description

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health at UnitedHealth Group assesses and addresses patients' functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment to support independent living.

You will perform home-based evaluations, coordinate with physicians and nurses, document CMS-compliant plans of care, and ensure quality, compassionate care across diverse client populations.