UnitedHealth Group
Location (2)
Dallas, Texas
Salary
$71,200 - $127,200 / YEAR
Locations
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed therapy to restore function and prevent disability for homecare patients. This includes assessing functional status, supervising COTAs, and coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum with an active Texas state license and current CPR certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and a valid Texas driver's license are required.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Occupational Therapist Homecare Dimensions to join our team in Irving, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
The Registered Occupational Therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The OT plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and to prevent disability. The OT ensures quality and safe delivery of care in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.
Communication Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in patient condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required Communicates with community health related personnel to coordinate the Plan of Care Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients within 1 business day of identifying need Documents all communications with the patient, family, physician, other disciplines, and appropriate others as indicated on communication notes
Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available Maintains a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels as per Agency standards Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctuality Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient, staff and Agency information Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others, as necessary Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and collaborative manner Ensures that time off is entered in the timecard timely Promotes the Agency’s image by adhering to the Agency Dress Code At a minimum, performs quarterly chart audits discipline specific Assist with QA process, including chart reviews and participation on QAPI team, as requested by director of therapy services Ensures appropriate visit utilization Performs all other related duties as assigned
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association Active unrestricted State of Texas license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Have and maintain current CPR certification 2+ years of appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapist Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current Occupational Therapy professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations Valid Texas driver’s license and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirement
Preferred Qualification: Community/home health experience
Demonstrate excellent observation, verbal and written communication and organization skills Ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts, interpret an extensive variety of technical, medical, regulatory instruction and deal with numerous issues to draw a valid conclusion Must be able to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift position or transfer patients in a proximate location; lift supplies and equipment; perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching Visual acuity and hearing, functional or corrected, to perform required job duties Complies with accepted professional standards and practices Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Outlook and Other email systems Must be able to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly Experience working with an EMR application required Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (must be able to lift and transfer patients from one location to the other, if necessary) Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery Ability to properly drive and operate a personal/company vehicle Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex situations
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions May work in patient homes under varying conditions with possible exposure to fumes, odors, pets, insects, rodents, blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; some exposures to inclement weather; rotating call and emergency call. Occasionally may work with abusive, combative or psychologically disturbed patient/families. Requires ability to handle stress situations with calmness and courtesy at all times
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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