Occupational Therapist, Senior Living Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for full-time home health visits in senior living facilities throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, helping them receive the medical care needed to remain at home. The role involves evaluating clients’ functional status, developing and adjusting individualized occupational therapy care plans, assessing home environments, identifying equipment and adaptation needs, and educating clients and their representatives. The position also requires accurate documentation of observations, interventions, evaluations, and services using a tablet. Base pay, depending on qualifications, is $53.00–$68.00 per point. BAYADA describes a supportive team environment, infection-prevention protocols, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and potential benefits including mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, one-on-one training, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities.
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.
- Perform thorough evaluations of 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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to enhance client outcomes.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote the client’s health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services provided, 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.
- Training and scholarship opportunities to develop skills.
- Specially designed career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- PPE supplies, comprehensive infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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