Occupational Therapist

Optum; East New Market (MD); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education

Career growth

Zusammenfassung

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients in Salisbury, MD stay independent and safe at home. You’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate families, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life.

We offer a sign-on bonus, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, continuing education support, and career growth within a national health care organization. Maryland licensure and CPR are required.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Maryland OT license or ability to obtain before employment.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Help patients improve functional independence and safety at home.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams.
• Complete timely documentation and contribute to quality patient outcomes.

Ausbildung

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

What if your next OT role gave you the opportunity to help patients stay independent, safe, and confident in the place they want to be most: home?

At Optum Home & Community Care, we're looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants more than a busy schedule. We're looking for someone who values meaningful relationships, autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patients and families throughout the Salisbury community.

In this role, you'll meet people where they are, literally and figuratively. You'll help patients regain skills, adapt to challenges, and achieve greater independence after illness, injury, or hospitalization. Every visit is an opportunity to improve quality of life and create moments that matter.

Why OTs choose home health:

• Build deeper connections with patients and caregivers
• See the direct impact of your care in everyday life
• Create individualized treatment plans that truly fit each patient
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility in your daily schedule
• Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team focused on whole-person care

Whether you're an experienced home health clinician or exploring this setting for the first time, we'd love to have a conversation about what you're looking for in your career and how we can support your goals.

What you'll do:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Help patients improve functional independence and safety at home
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams
• Complete timely documentation and contribute to quality patient outcomes

Benefits designed to support you:

• Sign-on bonus available
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Career growth within a national healthcare organization

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Maryland, or the ability to obtain licensure before employment
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home health experience
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations

The salary range for this role is $84,442 - $126,644 total cash target pay annually based on full-time employment.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life and are committed to reducing barriers to care, advancing health equity, and improving health outcomes.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.