What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Job
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide rehabilitative therapy to adult and geriatric patients in their homes, promoting independence, safety, and overall well-being.
Job Responsibilities
- Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
- Performing thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance
- Assessing cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes
- Evaluating home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living
- Identifying equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients
- Continually assessing and revising the occupational therapy care plan, and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate
- Education and instructing patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living
Qualifications
- A current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist
About BAYADA
BAYADA Home Health Care believes that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program. We prioritize work-life balance, providing flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth and development.
