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Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care

#EMR #Multidisciplinary Team #Occupational Therapy #Geriatric Care #Patient Evaluation #ADL #Home Health Care #IADL #Rehabilitative Care

Quick overview

Perform thorough functional evaluations and develop individualized intervention plans for adult and geriatric patients in their homes. Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care while documenting all services using a tablet device.

Requirements summary

Requires a current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license and a minimum of one year of recent work experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordsPatient EvaluationRehabilitative CareADL and IADL Performance Assessment

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full, part or prn opportunity completing home health visits for our Davidson County Visits office.
This position services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Chatham and Lee counties in North Carolina.
As a home health Occupational Therapist, OT, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
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.
Occupational Therapist, OT 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.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: 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.
BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that may include the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
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.
Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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