Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Warrenton, VA

22d•$65 - $71

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for per diem, part-time, or full-time home health visits in senior living communities throughout Warrenton, Virginia. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, helping them receive the care they need to remain at home. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and revising individualized care plans, assessing home environments and equipment needs, educating patients and their representatives, and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes a supportive, values-led team environment, with PPE and infection-prevention measures, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition for compassion, excellence, and reliability. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities.

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.
Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, 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 patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.