What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary
This is a Home Health Occupational Therapist position in Richland, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient home health setting.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients to develop plans of care for maximum functional independence.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing services.
- Educate clients, family members, and caregivers on treatment plans to achieve client-centered goals.
- Perform evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning using electronic medical records (EMR) platforms.
Qualifications:
- NJ Occupational Therapist license required.
- 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 by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and AOTA.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with EMRs preferred.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA is a leading provider of home health care services, committed to delivering compassionate, excellent, and reliable care. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we believe in supporting their growth and development through training and scholarship opportunities.
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
