Occup Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$105k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and improved quality of life. This role focuses on helping individuals regain or maintain the skills needed for daily living following illness, injury, or functional decline. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care
Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care
- Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process
- Completes documentation timely and accurately
- Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case
- Other duties as assigned
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 license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
If less than one (1) year experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Current CPR certification.
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 salary for this role will range from $70,244 to $105,366 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients in their homes to promote independence, safety, and quality of life, delivering occupational therapy under a physician-approved plan of care. Ensure treatment plans address assessment findings, document services accurately and promptly, and supervise home health aides when an RN is not active on the case.
Requirements
Requires a current occupational therapy license for the assigned state, graduation from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program, and eligibility for or completion of the NBCOT entry-level certification examination. Candidates need one year of related experience, or regional clinical leader approval with appropriate mentoring or residency if they have less, as well as current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$105k | Occupational Therapist median $61k (middle half $57k–$65k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Georgia | 308 active | 10,267 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,465 active listings |
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