New Grad Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Joplin, MO

6h•Remote

About The Position

This is a New Grad Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Home Health. The role focuses on providing clinical care in patients' homes, aiming to reduce stress and burnout for the therapist. Integrity Home Care + Hospice offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, 1:1 direct care, hands-on training, virtual learning, 24/7 clinical support, and opportunities for career advancement through clinical and business leadership tracks. The position involves serving patients in Barton, Cedar, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon counties on a Per Diem basis.

Requirements

A current Missouri 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.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
Solid computer skills.
Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!

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.