Occupational Therapist

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist role is onsite in Salem, OR, with an annual salary range of $82,640 to $123,960. The posting lists a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that support care at home. The therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and quality of life, helping them regain or maintain daily living skills after illness, injury, or functional decline. The role provides therapy under physician-approved plans of care, documents services, and supervises a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.

What you'll do

• Provide occupational therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care
• ensure the plan addresses problems identified in assessments or document the rationale for unmet problems
• maintain the safety and effectiveness of therapy services
• complete documentation accurately and on time
• supervise a home health aide when an RN is not active in the case.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

occupational therapist

salem or

optum

amedisys

full-time

day shift

home health

patient evaluation

treatment planning

activities of daily living

cpr certification

$82,640–$123,960/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution
• eligibility requirements apply. Sign-on bonus amount is inconsistent between title and description.

Why this role

The title and description differ on the sign-on bonus amount: the title states $7,500, while the description states $5,000 for external candidates. Candidates with less than one year of experience may be considered with regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or residency participation.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.