What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Title: Home Health Occupational Therapist
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our home health care team in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have experience in occupational therapy, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care in a home setting. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environments 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.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A current Maryland 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
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401k 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.
What We Offer
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. At BAYADA, you will find:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply now.
