Per Diem OT - In-Home Therapy & ADL Support

Optum; Pope (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Home Care, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, seeks a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to assess functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and home adaptations for patients in the community.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, documenting CMS data, guiding patients and families, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to implement the therapy plan. A current OT license in the practicing state and reliable transportation are required; CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold current OT licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and develops the plan of care with physician input.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and changes to the care team.
• Conducts patient assessments evaluating functional ability using standard tests.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and care team in therapy techniques to maximize participation.
• Provide care in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, or disability.

Skills

CPR certification

Multitasking

Education

Occupational Therapy licensure

Job description

Baptist Home Care, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, seeks a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to assess functional status, ADLs, fine motor skills, and home adaptations for patients in the community.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, documenting CMS data, guiding patients and families, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to implement the therapy plan. A current OT license in the practicing state and reliable transportation are required; CPR certification is preferred.