Outpatient Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Fairfax, VA

5d•$48 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunity performing outpatient visits. This role involves serving adult and geriatric patients in Senior Living Communities throughout Fairfax, VA. The unique model combines personalized care with the resources of an outpatient setting, allowing therapists clinical autonomy and meaningful one-on-one interactions. Therapists will collaborate with the home health therapy team to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing support for residents' changing needs, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care within the communities where seniors live.

Requirements

A current VA Occupational Therapist license.
A minimum of 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 skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work closely with home health therapy partners to transition care from home health to outpatient services, achieving client-centered goals in their living environment.
Educate clients, families, and community caregivers on care plans to foster a team approach for maximizing functional independence.
Perform outpatient therapy evaluations to develop plans of care for patients in senior living communities or group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Professionally operate at the top of licensure, utilizing current research-based approaches to maximize functional independence.
Perform evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning, utilizing the outpatient EMR platform to document individualized treatment approaches.