Occupational Therapist
Company: Optum
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Patient Care, 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, including our
team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their
families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for
your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. As the Occupational Therapist 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 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.
Required Qualifications: - Current Occupational Therapy licensure
in state of practice - Current CPR certification - Current driver's
license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or
public transportation - Ability to function in any home situation
regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or
financial condition of the client State Specific Requirements: -
NJ: - Must be certified as an Occupational Therapist and registered
by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy -
At least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist
Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple
tasks simultaneously - Demonstrated ability to work independently -
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to local labor
markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In
addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and
incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.23 to
$61.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all
minimum wage laws as applicable. LHCJobs 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. Today, however, there
are still far too many barriers to good health which are
disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically
marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed
to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and
delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and
improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our
mission. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace.
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