Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health in Senior Living Communities, full time

BAYADA Home Health Care•Hickory, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing home health visits through its Salisbury Senior Living office in Salisbury, North Carolina. The position serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in senior living communities throughout Catawba and Lincoln counties. 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 to remain at home. The role evaluates patients’ functional status and performance, develops and updates individualized intervention and care plans, assesses home environments, identifies equipment and adaptation needs, educates patients and caregivers, and documents care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes opportunities for training and scholarships, career tracks, and recognition for compassion, excellence, and reliability. The company offers a comprehensive benefits plan and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Current North Carolina 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, 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 patients, family members, and other patient representatives about rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and patient care services using a touch pad tablet.