Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Akron, OH

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About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity making visits for 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. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive the medical care needed to remain at home.

The role includes evaluating patients’ functional status and performance, developing individualized intervention plans, assessing home environments, identifying equipment and adaptation needs, coordinating care plans, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting services using a touch pad tablet. Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

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 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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations that may enhance 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, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided 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