Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Pleasant Hill, CA

9d•$103,300 - $154,950•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 quality of life. The role helps patients regain or maintain daily living skills after illness, injury, or functional decline. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies. The position is responsible for occupational therapy service delivery under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring identified problems are addressed or documenting why they are not. The therapist is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of services, completes documentation accurately and on time, and supervises home health aides when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. It offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The annual salary range is $103,300 to $154,950 based on full-time employment. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or have successfully completed, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide services. Candidates with less than one year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Provide 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 problems not addressed.
Ensure the safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy service delivery.
Complete documentation accurately and timely.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.