Occupational Therapist – Home Health, Growth & Equity

Optum; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for home health. Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, planning care, and coordinating with physicians. Roles available as full-time and PRN positions across KY markets.

The position requires current OT licensure, a valid driving license, and the ability to work in diverse home environments. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• 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 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

OT licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Commonwealth Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for home health. Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, planning care, and coordinating with physicians. Roles available as full-time and PRN positions across KY markets.

The position requires current OT licensure, a valid driving license, and the ability to work in diverse home environments. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.