Occupational Therapist - Home Health Impact & Growth

Optum; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Suncrest Home Health, part of the Optum family via LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings. You will evaluate functional status, plan care with physicians, and document CMS guidelines while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Independent work in diverse home environments is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to caring and growing together

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Job description

Suncrest Home Health, part of the Optum family via LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings. You will evaluate functional status, plan care with physicians, and document CMS guidelines while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Independent work in diverse home environments is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to caring and growing together