What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist, OT position at BAYADA Home Health Care?

Job Description

Flexible Schedule! Supportive Environment!

BAYADA Home Health Care has an immediate opening for a per diem or part time Occupational Therapist, OT, with our Clearwater, FL office . This office provides care for clients in the comfort of their own homes throughout Pinellas County. Visits are performed in the community as well as in some facility settings. We provide :

In-depth orientation - your success is our success!
Flexible schedule - most visits are M-F between the hours of 8 : 30am and 5pm
Mileage reimbursement

Occupational Therapist, OT 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.

Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications :

A current FL 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.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.

Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset :

Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.

Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.

Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state / local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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