What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Home Health Visits
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in Southern Anne Arundel & Calvert County.
About the Role:
- As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
What We Offer:
- A comprehensive benefits plan that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program.
- Mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
Why Choose BAYADA:
- We believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
- We offer extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs to ensure every team member feels comfortable and confident before their first visit.
- We provide opportunities to learn a new specialty or further develop your area of expertise.
- We prioritize family and work-life balance, ensuring that you have the time and resources to give quality 1:1 care to your client.
Our Values:
- We believe in leading with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- We prioritize our clients' and families' needs, providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.
