Occupational Therapist (OT)- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Sunbury, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for home health visits with adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Northumberland County. The role may be per diem, part-time, or full-time, and provides care on a per-visit basis. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitative care that helps clients receive needed medical care while remaining at home. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; develops and revises individualized intervention and care plans; assesses home environments and equipment needs; and educates patients and caregivers. The role also includes documenting patient observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes its culture as grounded in compassion, excellence, and reliability, and offers training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, one-on-one training, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities. BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania 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 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 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, and evaluations related to patient care management and services using a touch-pad tablet.