Occupational Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Hayward, CA

5d•$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 individuals regain or maintain daily living skills after 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. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care, ensuring that identified problems are addressed or that the rationale for not addressing them is documented. The role is accountable for the safety and effectiveness of service delivery, completes documentation accurately and on time, and supervises a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The salary range is $103,300 to $154,950 annually based on full-time employment. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of assignment.
Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligibility to take, or successful completion of, the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
One year of related occupational therapy experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide services. Applicants 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

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