Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care•Newark, NJ

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing outpatient home health visits through its Wilmington Senior Living Office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in independent and assisted living communities throughout the Newark/Middletown area. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitation and skilled nursing to help clients receive care in their homes and living communities. The Occupational Therapist evaluates clients and develops individualized plans of care, delivers outpatient treatments, and plans appropriate discharges. The therapist collaborates with home health therapy partners to transition clients to outpatient services, and educates clients, families, and community caregivers to support functional independence. The role uses an outpatient electronic medical record platform to deliver and document individualized care. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employment.

Requirements

Current Delaware 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.
Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.
Solid computer skills; prior electronic medical records experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience.
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient therapy evaluations and develop plans of care for patients in designated senior living communities or adult group homes.
Use current, research-based approaches within the scope of licensure to maximize clients’ functional independence.
Coordinate with home health therapy partners to transition clients from home health to outpatient services and support client-centered goals in their living environment.
Educate clients, families, and community caregivers about care plans.
Perform evaluations and treatments, and provide appropriate discharge planning.
Use the outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document individualized treatment approaches.