Occupational Therapist for Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is committed to providing exceptional home health care services to our clients in Southern Anne Arundel & Calvert County, Maryland.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their homes.

Key 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 understanding of occupational therapy principles and practices, with 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.