Occupational Therapist
Company: Optum
Location: Nutley
Posted on: January 27, 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
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