Occupational Therapist - Sign on Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Easton (MD); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health in Maryland-Easton. You will assess and evaluate patient needs related to daily living activities, fine motor coordination, home safety, and adaptive equipment as defined by medical conditions.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, coordinating with physicians for therapy plans, and documenting patient progress. A competitive salary with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing Occupational Therapy.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS documentation needs; develops therapy plan.
• Observes and reports patient progress to nurse supervisor and physician.
• Conducts patient assessments of functional ability.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health care

Ausbildung

OT licensure (state)

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Jobbeschreibung

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Explore opportunities with VNA of Maryland- Easton, 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

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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

$95,000 - $126,664 annual total cash target pay
$54.81 -$73.08 per visit point
$45.67 - $60.90 hourly rate

#LHCJobs

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.