What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits in Montgomery County, Maryland.
As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, you will provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them 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.
- 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.
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- 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.
About BAYADA Home Health Care:
At BAYADA Home Health Care, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize their well-being, provide comprehensive training, and offer opportunities for career growth and development.
