What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Position for Home Health position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Opportunity
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in providing home health care services to adult and geriatric patients. This is a full-time opportunity where you will perform home health visits for our Baltimore office, located in Towson, MD.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Your 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
At BAYADA, we are committed to delivering high-quality home health care services that exceed our clients' expectations. We are proud to have been recognized as a leading provider of home health care services.
