Home Health OT: Restore Function & Independence

Optum; McAllen (TX); Presencial; USD 73 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase option

Resumo da oferta

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Registered Occupational Therapist (contracted or employed) to implement care standards and deliver OT services to patients. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians and the care team to restore function and prevent disability.

The OT will supervise a COTA, maintain documentation, and participate in discharge planning while ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Registered with NBCOT (National Registration Examination) for Occupational Therapy.
• Active Texas license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current OT standards of care and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and related tools.
• Experience using an EMR application.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide OT services according to the physician's Plan of Care and assess function.
• Direct and supervise OT activities and educate patients and families.
• Prepare progress summaries and participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards per policy.
• Coordinate care and communication with the health team.
• Re-evaluate patients every 30 days and document outcomes.
• Adhere to agency policies and ensure quality control.

Conhecimentos

Occupational Therapy

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Formação académica

OT degree (ACOTE)

Ferramentas

EMR software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Registered Occupational Therapist (contracted or employed) to implement care standards and deliver OT services to patients. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians and the care team to restore function and prevent disability.

The OT will supervise a COTA, maintain documentation, and participate in discharge planning while ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.