What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. This is a full-time opportunity to provide outpatient home health visits to adult and geriatric patients in senior living facilities throughout Ocean County, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients to develop a plan of care for functional independence
- Operate at top licensure utilizing current research-based approaches to care
- Work with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to transition care from home health to outpatient services
- Educate clients, families, and caregivers on care plans
- Perform evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning
Qualifications
- NJ Occupational Therapist license
- Prior home care experience preferred
- Minimum one year recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
About Us
BAYADA Home Health Care believes that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer training and scholarship opportunities, career advancement, recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
