Occupational Therapist
Company: Optum
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with HomeCall, 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
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Keywords: Optum, Harrisburg , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Wilmington, Pennsylvania
