What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist for Adult and Geriatric Patients position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting their growth and development through ongoing training and education. Our extensive paid training program ensures that our therapists feel comfortable and confident before their first visit with their favorite new client.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Home Health Occupational Therapist. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating patients' functional status, assessing cognitive and motor aspects of performance, and developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
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.
Benefits
- Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
- Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training;
