Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing rehabilitative therapy to geriatric patients in Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities in Mansfield, Attleboro, Easton, and Norton. Prior home care experience is a plus.

About the role

As a home health Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

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 Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA, and HSA options.
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Nurse Hero programs; referral bonuses.
• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays.
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance.
• Culture: Inclusive and collaborative environment focused on well-being and belonging.
• Training & Support: Paid training from day one, clinical support available around the clock.

Pay

Competitive weekly base pay ranging from $62.00 to $70.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiations.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling with a weekly pay schedule.