Per Diem OT: Impactful Home Health

Optum; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum, in partnership with Amedisys, seeks a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat home-based patients, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans following physician orders.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services per plan, ensuring safety, timely documentation, and supervising home health aides when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE or successor organizations.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the assigned state.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification exam or has completed it.
• One year of related OT experience or regional leadership approval for <1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services per physician-approved plan of care.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses all identified problems and documents rationale.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of OT service delivery.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervise home health aide when RN not active in case.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifelong learning

Communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Optum, in partnership with Amedisys, seeks a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat home-based patients, promoting independence and safety. You will collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans following physician orders.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services per plan, ensuring safety, timely documentation, and supervising home health aides when needed.