Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Gloucester, VA

13d•$78,508 - $117,762•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. The role helps individuals regain or maintain daily living skills following illness, injury, or functional decline and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Requirements

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 in the state assigned.
Current CPR certification.
Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
At least 1 year of related occupational therapy experience. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and an appropriate mentoring and/or residency program.

Responsibilities

Deliver all aspects of occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care.
Ensure the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment, or document the rationale for any identified problems that are not addressed.
Be accountable for the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.