Occupational Therapist

Optum; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Optum's Blossom Ridge Home Health in the Stockton area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and plan care for patients in their homes, focusing on functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment.

You will evaluate patients, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and document outcomes while ensuring compliance with California licensure and CMS guidelines. We offer competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

California OT license

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

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

Blossom Ridge Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Occupational Therapist to support patients throughout Stockton 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

One patient at a time care

Greater autonomy and flexibility

Backed by a Fortune 3 organization

What You'll Do

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in California
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour 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.

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