Independent Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optum; Argyle (FL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Optum, through Baptist Home Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home-based therapy. You’ll be part of a team focused on evidence-based techniques and coordination with physicians and nurses in a home health setting.

The role emphasizes the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and provide compassionate patient care.

Formación

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Preferred 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

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Conocimientos

Multitasking

Independent work

Written communication

Descripción del empleo

Optum, through Baptist Home Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and evaluate patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, and home-based therapy. You’ll be part of a team focused on evidence-based techniques and coordination with physicians and nurses in a home health setting.

The role emphasizes the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and provide compassionate patient care.