Occupational Therapist - Home Health (Baltimore) | $15k Sign-On

Optum; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health coverage in the Baltimore City territory. You will assess and evaluate patient needs related to functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment within a patient-centered care plan.

The role offers a flexible full-time weekday schedule with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance.

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.

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

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health coverage in the Baltimore City territory. You will assess and evaluate patient needs related to functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and adaptive equipment within a patient-centered care plan.

The role offers a flexible full-time weekday schedule with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance.