Occupational Therapist - Southeast Phoenix Metro, Casa Grande Area

UnitedHealth Group; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys home health division seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, promoting independence, safety, and improved quality of life. The role collaborates with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans per physician orders and agency policies.

Pay includes a salary range of $82,640 to $123,960 annually with comprehensive benefits, incentive programs, equity stock purchase and 401k.

Formación

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Eligible to take NBCOT exam or completed NBCOT.
• Current OT license in the state you are assigned to.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related OT experience.
• If less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver OT services under a physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses identified problems or documents rationale if not.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

OT experience (1+ years)

Driver's license

Educación

ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. This role focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain the skills needed for daily living following illness, injury, or functional decline. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care
• Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care
• Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
• Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
• Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients
• If less than one (1) year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $82,640 to $123,960 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.