What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for an ongoing position in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Job Details
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Employment Type: Staff
BAYADA Home Health Care requires an experienced Occupational Therapist to perform home health visits for our office. This role services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Montgomery County, Maryland.
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 the 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 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.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care values its employees as its greatest asset:
- We offer opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
- We provide comprehensive training and resources to support our clinicians.
- We prioritize work-life balance and well-being.
- We recognize and reward excellence and commitment.
- We foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and respect.
