Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Chambersburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide home health visits in senior living communities throughout Franklin and Adams counties. The OT will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive the care needed to remain at home. The position is offered as full-time, part-time, or per diem. The Occupational Therapist visits clients in assigned geographic territories, evaluates functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance, and develops individualized intervention plans. The role includes assessing home environments, identifying equipment and adaptation needs, coordinating care plans with nursing and the multidisciplinary team, and educating patients and their representatives on rehabilitation and activities that support health, safety, and independent living. Patient observations, interventions, and evaluations are documented using a tablet. BAYADA describes a values-led, supportive team environment, with PPE and infection-prevention protocols, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs. The advertised base pay is $58.00–$68.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, scholarships, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities.

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 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 the home environment 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 and services using a tablet.