Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Akron, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity performing visits through its senior living office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in independent and assisted living communities throughout Summit County. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, the Occupational Therapist helps clients receive the care they need to remain at home.

Requirements

Current Ohio 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 shown 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, communication skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
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 in multidisciplinary care planning with nursing, as appropriate.
Educate patients, family members, and other representatives about rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document patient-care observations, interventions, and evaluations 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.
PPE supplies, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and monitoring.
Training and scholarship opportunities to develop skills.
Specially designed career tracks.