What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
At BAYADA Home Health Care, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Southern Anne Arundel & Calvert County, Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Conduct home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to 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 necessary.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
