What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Therapist Professional position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join their team in Harrison, New Jersey.
Job Overview
This position offers the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Hudson County.
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 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.
