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 highly skilled and compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team. As an integral member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their homes.
Key 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.
Requirements:
- A current Vermont 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:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Weekly pay and direct deposit.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
BAYADA Values:
- Caring for our clients and their families.
- Excellence in providing high-quality care.
- Reliability in meeting the needs of our clients.
