Occupational Therapist - OT
Company: Optum
Location: Kingston
Posted on: February 10, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Willcare, 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 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. Candidates are required to pass a
drug test before beginning employment. By applying, you consent to
your information being transmitted to the Employer by SonicJobs.
See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy
Policy at and Terms of Use at Category:Healthcare,
Keywords:Occupational Therapist (OT), Location:Kingston,
NY-12401
Keywords: Optum, Pittsfield , Occupational Therapist - OT, Healthcare , Kingston, Massachusetts