Occupational Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCampbellsville First United Methodist Church, 317, East Main Street, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, 42718, United States
About the Team
Lifeline Health Care of Taylor is part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best. This includes our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. We invite you to find a home for your career and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will travel between the Campbellsville and Liberty branches to provide essential care. You will be responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Your work will involve applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to determine the level of function, ensuring care is delivered within the scope of practice defined by state laws and in coordination with the broader health care team.
You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear direction on what it takes to succeed. The role offers development opportunities for other positions you may be interested in, allowing you to grow your career while making a tangible impact on patients' lives.
Hiring Process
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace committed to maintaining a safe environment for all team members and patients.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Campbellsville First United Methodist Church, 317, East Main Street, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, 42718, United States
Campbellsville, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct patient assessments evaluating functional status and occupational therapy needs
- check_circleEvaluate patient functional status and body systems for CMS documentation
- check_circleProvide occupational therapy services within state scope of practice and plan of care
- check_circleConsult with physicians to develop therapy plans of care
- check_circleApply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to determine patient levels of function
- check_circleObserve, record, and report patient response to treatment to nurses and physicians
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
- verifiedCurrent CPR certification
- verifiedCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance
- verifiedAccess to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Nice to Have
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRecognition programscheck_circleEquity stock purchasecheck_circle401k contribution
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Frequently asked questions about Occupational Therapist at Optum
What does a Occupational Therapist at Optum do?expand_more
In this Occupational Therapist at Optum role, you will conduct patient assessments evaluating functional status and occupational therapy needs; evaluate patient functional status and body systems for cms documentation; provide occupational therapy services within state scope of practice and plan of care; and consult with physicians to develop therapy plans of care.
What are the requirements for this Occupational Therapist role?expand_more
Optum is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice; Current CPR certification; Current driver's license and vehicle insurance; and Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Where is the Occupational Therapist role at Optum located?expand_more
Occupational Therapist at Optum is based in Campbellsville First United Methodist Church, 317, East Main Street, Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, 42718, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Occupational Therapist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Optum has listed this Occupational Therapist role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Occupational Therapist role?expand_more
Candidates for Occupational Therapist at Optum should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Occupational Therapist role at Optum?expand_more
Key skills for Occupational Therapist at Optum include Occupational Therapy; CPR Certification; Driver's License; Vehicle Insurance; Functional Status Assessment; Activities Of Daily Living; Adaptive Equipment; and CMS Documentation.
What category does the Occupational Therapist role belong to?expand_more
Occupational Therapist at Optum is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.