What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Job Opportunity position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Job
BAYADA Home Health Care is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, and we are seeking a skilled Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a home care occupational therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating patients' functional status and developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
Your Key Responsibilities
- 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 and identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A current NJ Occupational Therapist license.
- Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
