Occupational Therapist (OT)- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Sunbury, PA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for per-diem, part-time, or full-time home health visits. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Northumberland County. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the care they need while remaining at home.

The role includes evaluating patients’ functional status and performance, assessing cognitive, psychological, and motor abilities, and developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans. The Occupational Therapist evaluates home environments, identifies equipment needs and adaptations, instructs patients and caregivers, and documents care using a touch-pad tablet.

BAYADA describes a supportive, values-led work environment with infection-prevention measures, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition for employees. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, scholarship opportunities, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania 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, documented by 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 is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Evaluate 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.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to improve client outcomes.
• 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 representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services provided using a touch-pad tablet.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit may be available.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Training opportunities.
• Specially designed career tracks.
• PPE supplies, comprehensive infection-prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level