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
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct 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.
- Develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to enhance client outcomes.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, participating in multidisciplinary care planning as needed.
- Educate patients, family members, or representatives on rehabilitative care and activities promoting health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services provided.
Requirements:
- 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 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, with prior EMR experience preferred.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe our employees are our greatest asset:
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that leads with values.
- Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close COVID-19 monitoring.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
- Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
- Be recognized and rewarded for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- Benefits include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, direct deposit, scholarship opportunities, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career advancement.
Why Join Us?
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, we comply with all state/local mandates. We celebrate 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability, and you can learn more about our anniversary celebration here.
