What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist Role position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Washington Grove, Maryland.
Job Overview
- Specialty: Occupational Therapy
- Discipline: Healthcare
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time
BAYADA Home Health Care is dedicated to providing high-quality home health care services to our clients. As an Occupational Therapist with our company, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults and geriatric patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough evaluations of 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.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- A current MD 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.
