Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health

Occupational Therapist, OT

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.

Qualifications

• A current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, 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.
• Negotiable career advancement opportunities.

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive infection prevention protocol.
• Daily pre-screens.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills, especially with EMR systems.

Company Information

BAYADA Home Health Care is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. The company is committed to providing home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities.