Occupational Therapist - Home Health Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care•York, PA

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a part-time position providing home health visits in senior living communities throughout York County. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The role includes evaluating clients, developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans, identifying equipment and environmental adaptations, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a tablet. Base pay, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation, is $58.00–$68.00 per point. BAYADA describes an employee-focused environment with training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and support for infection prevention. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of diverse and marginalized communities.

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 a 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 ADL and IADL performance.
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.
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, evaluations, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.