What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality care to our clients. As a member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will be responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of patients' functional status and developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop 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.
Qualifications
- A current PA Occupational Therapist license is required.
- Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist is necessary.
- 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, is mandatory.
