Occupational Therapist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout North the River, Richmond, Virginia. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, helping clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home.

The role involves evaluating clients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans; assessing home environments and equipment needs; educating clients and caregivers; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. The position requires a current Virginia Occupational Therapist license and at least one year of recent Occupational Therapist work experience. Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

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 shown 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 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Direct deposit.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Weekly pay may be available.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level