Occupational Therapist- Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Sierra Vista Visits team, serving the Sierra Vista or Benson area in Arizona. The Occupational Therapist works with clients in their homes, develops treatment plans, and applies therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care so clients can remain at home. Care is delivered with a focus on compassion, excellence, and reliability.

The position may be per diem or up to full-time, with benefits available for eligible schedules. BAYADA provides paid training in the office, in clients’ homes, and online, as well as clinical support around the clock. The role involves travel within an assigned territory and use of a touch pad tablet for documentation.

Requirements

• Hold a current Occupational Therapist license in Arizona.
• Be willing to travel within the assigned territory.
• Graduate from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
• Have solid computer skills.
• Have one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, stability, ambulation patterns and appearance, strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wounds and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Continually assess and revise the Occupational Therapy care plan.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, and other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; FSA and HSA options.
• Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid training from day one, in the office, in the home, and online.
• Clinical support around the clock.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through employment with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

What This Job Offers

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