What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in Manasquan, New Jersey. As a home health occupational therapist, you will play a vital role in providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their own homes.
Job Description:
- Make 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.
- 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.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Requirements:
- A current New Jersey 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement;
- Weekly pay and direct deposit;
- Scholarship opportunities;
- One-on-one training;
- Recognition programs;
- Referral bonuses;
- 401(k) with company match;
- Opportunities for career advancement.
