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
Job Summary
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Lothian, Maryland.
We are looking for an experienced therapist who can work independently and manage their time effectively to provide high-quality care to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories to assess their functional status and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients' muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Evaluate the 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, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
Requirements
- A current Maryland 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
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that meets the unique needs of each client. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
Why Choose BAYADA?
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
- We prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling to ensure that our employees can meet their personal and professional goals.
- We invest in our employees' growth and development through ongoing training and education opportunities.
- We foster a culture of compassion, excellence, and reliability, where every employee feels valued and supported.
