What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Job:
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality care to clients in their homes. As a member of our interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will be responsible for assessing patients' functional status, developing individualized intervention plans, and implementing evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
Requirements:
- A current Maryland Occupational Therapist license.
- Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
About BAYADA Home Health Care:
We are a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, excellent, and reliable care to our clients. Our team of professionals is committed to providing personalized care that meets the unique needs of each patient. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development.
