What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Professional in Home Healthcare position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Position
We are looking for a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with clients and their families to provide individualized care and support.
Job Duties
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- 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.
Requirements
- A current PA Occupational Therapist license.
- 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.
