Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Port Deposit, MD

13d•$53 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing home health visits through its Forest Hill, Maryland office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Cecil County. Care is provided on a per-visit basis as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; develops and revises individualized intervention and care plans; assesses home environments and equipment needs; and teaches patients and caregivers how to support health, safety, and independent living. The role includes documenting patient-care observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch-pad tablet. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for full-time employment. Base pay is listed as $53.00–$68.00 per point, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Current Maryland 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.
Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living.
Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to enhance 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 patient 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.