OT Occupational Therapist Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Hartsville, SC

3d•$74,376 - $111,564•Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will evaluate and treat 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. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies. You will provide occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensure identified assessment problems are addressed or document why they are not, and remain accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery. The role also includes timely and accurate documentation and supervision of a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. The salary range is $74,376 to $111,564 annually based on full-time employment. Pay varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Graduation from 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.
Eligible to take, or successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year of related occupational therapy experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients. Candidates with less than one year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and an established appropriate mentoring and/or residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

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