Home Health OT: Restore Independence at Home

Optum; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans in line with physician orders.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring care quality, completing documentation, and supervising home health aides when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE.
• Current license to practice OT in the assigned state.
• Eligible to sit for NBCOT certification exam or already certified.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in patients' homes under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses identified problems and document rationale.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery; complete timely documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Driver’s License

NBCOT eligibility

Home health experience

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Current OT license (state)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans in line with physician orders.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring care quality, completing documentation, and supervising home health aides when needed.