Occupational Therapist OT PRN
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_on263, East Central Boulevard, South Eola, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, United States
About the Team
Mederi Caretenders Home Health is a 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 join us in embracing a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will play a vital role in assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. You will provide services within the scope of practice defined by state laws, utilizing evidence-based techniques in coordination with the broader healthcare team. Your work involves evaluating patient functional status and body systems to develop therapy plans of care in consultation with physicians, while closely monitoring and reporting patient responses to treatment.
This position is designed for a PRN (as needed) schedule, offering an environment that challenges you and provides clear direction on what it takes to succeed. You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance, with opportunities for development into other roles within the organization.
Our Mission and Commitment
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.
Equal Opportunity
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. We are also a drug-free workplace, and candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
263, East Central Boulevard, South Eola, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, United States
Orlando, Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssess and evaluate patient functional status and occupational therapy needs
- check_circleApply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to evaluate patients
- check_circleObserve and report patient response to treatment to nursing staff and physicians
- check_circleConduct home assessments and recommend adaptive equipment
- check_circleProvide occupational therapy services within state legal scope of practice
- check_circleDevelop therapy plans of care in consultation with physicians
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice
- verifiedCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- verifiedCurrent CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Nice to Have
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRecognition programscheck_circleEquity stock purchasecheck_circle401k contribution
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What does a Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum do?expand_more
In this Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum role, you will assess and evaluate patient functional status and occupational therapy needs; apply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to evaluate patients; observe and report patient response to treatment to nursing staff and physicians; and conduct home assessments and recommend adaptive equipment.
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To qualify for the Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum position, applicants should have: Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice; Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation; and Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Where is the Occupational Therapist OT PRN role at Optum located?expand_more
Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum is based in 263, East Central Boulevard, South Eola, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Optum has listed this Occupational Therapist OT PRN role as on-site.
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Candidates for Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum should have mid level.
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Key skills for Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum include Occupational Therapy; CPR Certification; and Driver's License.
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Occupational Therapist OT PRN at Optum is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.