Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Forest Hill, MD

5d•$53 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Current Maryland 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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to enhance 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, patient care management, 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.
Personal protective equipment supplies, infection prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.