Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Senior Living

Occupational Therapist, OT

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a part time opportunity performing home health visits for our Raleigh-Durham Senior Living office, located in Raleigh, NC.

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
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement

About the Role

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.

Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.

Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.

Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Schedule

This is a part-time opportunity.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posted job listing.