Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Smithfield, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time home health visits position with its Raleigh Visits office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Johnston County. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The role involves evaluating patients’ functional status and performance, developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans, assessing home environments, identifying equipment and adaptation needs, and educating patients and caregivers. Care observations, interventions, and evaluations are documented using a touch pad tablet.

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 evidenced 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 is preferred but not required.
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

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.
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.