What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Prn Opportunity position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary
We are seeking a per diem occupational therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational therapy and excellent communication skills.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of patients and provide high-quality, individualized care. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans that address the unique needs and goals of each client.
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
Requirements
- A current MD Occupational Therapist license
- 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
