Occupational Therapist- Home Health- Sign on Bonus 1063184 | Orlando, Florida | LHC Group

Occupational Therapist

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$15,000 sign on bonus for full time Occupational Therapists

As the OT in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Required Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in state of Florida
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Pay Range $71,700 - $158,400 annual total cash target pay $41.37 - $91.38 per visit point $34.47 - $76.15 hourly rate

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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.