What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to work with adult and geriatric patients in their homes in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and surrounding towns. The successful candidate will provide rehabilitative therapy to patients, developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
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.
To be successful in this role, you will have a current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license and a minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
What We Offer:
- A comprehensive benefits plan, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
- The opportunity to develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
- Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
