Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Home Health in New Jersey to assess and address patient needs related to daily living, motor skills, and adaptive equipment as defined by medical conditions. You will work within the plan of care, coordinate with the health care team, and document progress.

Qualifications include current OT licensure in NJ, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation.
• Ability to work with diverse populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services within scope of practice per state laws and plan of care with evidence-based techniques.
• Evaluate functional status and coordinate with physician in plan of care.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Conduct patient assessments of functional ability using diagnostic/prognostic tests.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Diversity care

Education

NJ OT licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Hiring Full Time and PRN

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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.

Primary 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
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

State Specific Requirements:

• NJ:
  • Must be certified as an Occupational Therapist and registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • At least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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.

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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.