Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Visits
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
- Recognition programs
- Referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for career advancement
About the Role
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time, part time, or per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Pitt County Visits office. This position will be providing home health services to our adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties.
Pay
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Schedule
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Benefits
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Skills
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Communities We Serve
The position will be located in Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties, serving adult and geriatric patients through home health visits.
Company Information
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.