Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Manassas, VA

10d • $62 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem or part-time opportunity providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Manassas, Virginia. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor abilities; develops and updates individualized intervention plans; assesses home environments and equipment needs; and educates patients and their representatives to support health, safety, and independent living. The position also requires accurate documentation of care, observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch pad tablet.

Requirements

• Current Virginia 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 documented 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.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to improve client outcomes.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan 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 and services using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit may be available.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies, infection prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and COVID-19 monitoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree