What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Healthcare Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Southern Anne Arundel & Calvert County, Maryland, providing home health care services to clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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.
- Develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to 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 necessary.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for occupational therapy, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Requirements
- A 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 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.