Occupational Therapist

Optum; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

One patient at a time care

Autonomy and stability of Optum

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support patients in the Murfreesboro area. In Home Health, you will assess functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, home safety, and adaptive equipment needs under a physician-approved plan of care.

We offer flexible scheduling and autonomy. Requirements: TN OT license, NBCOT eligibility, CPR, driver's license; 1+ year OT experience. Salary range $78,508–$117,762 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Occupational Therapist license
• NBCOT certification or eligibility
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
• 1+ year OT experience in home health or relevant setting
• Driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under physician-approved plan of care
• Ensure plan of care addresses all problems identified in assessment
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery
• Complete documentation timely and accurately
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case

Education

Occupational Therapist license in Tennessee

NBCOT certification or eligibility

CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Driver's license and reliable transportation

Job description

Looking for more flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient connections?

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Occupational Therapist to support patients throughout Murfreesboro area. As the Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

If you're passionate about delivering personalized care and want the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to connect.

Why Therapists Join Us

• Salary | Flexible Scheduling
• One patient at a time care
• Greater autonomy and flexibility
• Backed by the resources and stability of Optum

What You'll Do

• Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care
• Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care
• Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in Tennessee
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $78,508 to $117,762 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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