Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Milford, NH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem role providing home health visits in New Hampshire. The position is based out of the Londonderry office and serves adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Milford, Salem, or Nashua, NH. The Occupational Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home.

The role involves assessing patients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor abilities; creating and updating individualized intervention and care plans; evaluating home environments and equipment needs; educating patients and caregivers; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet.

Requirements

• Current New Hampshire 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 evidenced 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 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 patients, family members, or other representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Scholarship opportunities and training.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level