Occupational Therapist - Southeast Phoenix Metro, Casa Grande Area

UnitedHealth Group•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$82,640 - $123,960•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 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 ACOTE of AOTA, or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state assigned.
Eligible to take or have successfully completed the entry-level occupational therapist certification examination developed and administered by NBCOT.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of related occupational therapy experience; candidates with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or an established residency program.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

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 on time.
Supervise the home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.
Perform other duties as assigned.