Occupational Therapist- Home Health

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Big Island Visits team. OT's work with clients in their home, craft treatment plans, and apply innovative techniques to help them reach their goals. You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to remain at home.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Hawaii
• Must be willing to travel in assigned territory
• Have graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma
• 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist preferred

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling
• Locations: Hilo OR Kona side
• Type: Per Diem

Pay

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
• Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $70-$75 per point

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy 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
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Join a mission-driven organization and qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while making a real impact

Culture & Support

• We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals
• Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident
• Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock
• BAYADA recognizes and rewards our OTs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence