What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Position Available position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Role
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to fill a full-time position performing home health visits. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and provide personalized care and support.
The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. They will be responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, developing and implementing individualized intervention plans, and educating patients and their families on rehabilitative care and activities necessary for independent living.
Responsibilities:
- Perform home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- 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.
Requirements:
- A current Maryland Occupational Therapist license.
- Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.
- Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills with prior experience using electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
