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BAYADA Home Health Care · 1 month ago

Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time or part-time opportunity performing home health visits. As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, allowing them to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

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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

Qualification

MD Occupational Therapist licenseOccupational therapy program accreditationHome care experienceElectronic medical records (EMR)Computer skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsTime management

Required

A current MD Occupational Therapist license

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