Occupational Therapist - Home Health ($10K Sign-On)

Optum; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

401(k) contribution

Job summary

VNA of Maryland, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. You’ll assess functional status, ADLs, and home-based therapy needs, coordinating with a care team to develop the plan of care.

This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide health system. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of the role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing 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.
• 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

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

VNA of Maryland, part of the Optum family, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health. You’ll assess functional status, ADLs, and home-based therapy needs, coordinating with a care team to develop the plan of care.

This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide health system. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of the role.