Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Chambersburg, PA

6d • $58 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for full-time, part-time, or per-diem work performing home health visits in senior living communities throughout Franklin and Adams counties. 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 to remain at home.

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 patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care and services 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed