What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories to provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing services.
- Conduct 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 and identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
- 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 on rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
Requirements:
- A current Pennsylvania 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.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with values. Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities. Advance your career with specially designed career tracks. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
