What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Occupational Therapy Professional position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Home Health Occupational Therapy Professional
BAYADA Home Health Care is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver exceptional home health care services to individuals in need.
Primary Responsibilities
- Visit clients at their homes to assess their functional abilities and create tailored intervention plans to improve their quality of life.
- Inspect clients' home environments to identify potential hazards or barriers to independent living and suggest necessary adjustments.
- Regularly review and update occupational therapy care plans, ensuring collaboration with other healthcare professionals as required.
- Teach patients, family members, or caregivers about rehabilitation techniques and strategies to promote overall health, safety, and independence.
- Document client interactions, interventions, and progress accurately.
Key Requirements
- Active licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Maryland.
- Desirable but not mandatory: prior experience in home care settings.
- A minimum of one year of recent experience working 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.
- Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks efficiently, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills, preferably including experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
