What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to provide home health visits in the Baltimore area.
This position offers the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis, serving communities throughout West County, including Reisterstown, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Windsor Mill, and Gwyn Oak.
Responsibilities:
- Make home visits to clients in designated territories, assessing their functional status and developing individualized intervention plans.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living, identifying equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
- Continually assess and revise care plans, participating in multidisciplinary care planning as needed.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or representatives on rehabilitative care and activities necessary for optimal health and safety.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Requirements:
- 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 by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, with strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills, with prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our clients. We are dedicated to advancing our employees' careers and providing opportunities for growth and development.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
