Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Senior Living

About the Role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a part-time opportunity performing home health visits in senior living communities throughout Raleigh and Knightdale, NC. As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

This position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus and serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis.

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 and participate in multidisciplinary care planning with nursing 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

• A current North Carolina 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.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• 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.

Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

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 protocols, PPE supplies, daily pre-screens, and COVID-19 monitoring.

BAYADA values its employees and offers specially designed career tracks, recognition for compassion and excellence, and a supportive team environment.