What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Occupational Therapist Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in Topsham, Vermont.
About the Role:
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
About BAYADA Home Health Care:
- We believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
- We offer comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- We provide training and scholarship opportunities to help you develop your skills.
- We offer benefits such as mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, and scholarship opportunities.
