Occupational Therapist - Home Health Senior Living
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a part-time role providing home health visits in senior living communities throughout York County. 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 care they need while remaining at home. The role includes assessing clients’ functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and updating individualized intervention and care plans; evaluating home environments; identifying equipment and environmental adaptation needs; educating clients and caregivers; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet.
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, as indicated 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.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
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.
- 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 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.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Training and scholarship opportunities to develop skills.
- Specially designed career tracks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
