Per Diem Home Health Occupational Therapist

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to join Elite Home Health in Katy, TX, delivering home-based OT assessments, ADLs, and adaptive equipment planning under CMS guidelines.

You will evaluate functional status, coordinate with the care team, and document patient progress. The role offers per-visit and hourly pay with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the Optum family.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional status and CMS-related documentation; consults with physician.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and changes to condition.
• Performs patient assessments using functional ability tests.
• Adapts to home environments and diverse client needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independence

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to join Elite Home Health in Katy, TX, delivering home-based OT assessments, ADLs, and adaptive equipment planning under CMS guidelines.

You will evaluate functional status, coordinate with the care team, and document patient progress. The role offers per-visit and hourly pay with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the Optum family.