Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Alexandria, VA

1d•$62 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem or part-time opportunity performing home health visits. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive the medical care they need while remaining at home. The role includes evaluating patients’ functional abilities and home environments, developing and revising individualized intervention plans, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes its work as guided by compassion, excellence, and reliability. Employees are offered training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and other benefits that may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, one-on-one training, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) with company match. The position pays $62–$68 per point, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Current Virginia Occupational Therapist license.
At least 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 a school transcript or diploma.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience.
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, and activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to improve client outcomes.
Continually assess and revise occupational therapy care plans and participate with nursing in multidisciplinary care planning, as appropriate.
Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and patient-care services using a touch-pad tablet.