PEDS Occupational Therapist - Lexington

UnitedHealth Group•Lexington, KY

7h•$35 - $63•Remote

About The Position

Commonwealth Personal Care Services, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist. This role involves assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. The position offers a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together, with opportunities for meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and the community.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
Current CPR certification
Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient’s functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs.
Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and participating members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient.