What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapist in West Topsham, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for our South Burlington Visits office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Randolph, Topsham, and Chelsea.
As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Occupational Therapist, OT 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.
Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:
- 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.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. 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.
Benefits:
- 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 believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.
Apply now for immediate consideration.