Occupational Therapist - Home Health Visits

About the Role

AYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits in the Baltimore area. This position serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in their homes throughout Baltimore City. As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive necessary medical care while remaining 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/IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to enhance client outcomes.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, collaborating with nursing on the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other representatives in rehabilitative care and activities to promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a state-of-the-art touchpad tablet.

Requirements

• Current Maryland 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.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior home care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive infection prevention protocol, PPE supplies, and COVID-19 monitoring.
• Specially designed career tracks for professional development.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $53.00 to $68.00 per point, depending on qualifications.