Occupational Therapist- Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Salem (OR); In loco; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

401k and equity stock purchase

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealth Group's Assured Home Health division seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings across Oregon. You will evaluate functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor skills, home adaptations, and equipment needs within the plan of care.

Responsibilities include CMS-compliant documentation, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and documenting patient responses to treatment. A valid Oregon OT license and driver's license are required.

Competenze

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Oregon.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Mansioni

• Provides OT services within state scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS documentation needs; consults physician.
• Observes, records, and reports patient response to treatment to the nurse/physician.
• Conducts patient assessments of function using validated tests.
• Function in diverse home settings and with diverse patient populations.

Conoscenze

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Formazione

Current Oregon OT licensure

Descrizione del lavoro

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

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 Oregon
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current 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

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 $82,640 to $123,960 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.

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