In-Home Occupational Therapist: Restore Daily Living

Optum; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

CARETENDERS, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, daily living activities, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment.

Primary responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapy plans, coordinating with physicians and the care team, documenting findings, and supporting patients and families in diverse home environments.

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 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

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Job description

CARETENDERS, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health. You will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, daily living activities, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment.

Primary responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapy plans, coordinating with physicians and the care team, documenting findings, and supporting patients and families in diverse home environments.