Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Fayetteville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for home health visits through its Fayetteville Visits office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Cumberland, Harnett, and Hoke counties. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the care they need while remaining at home. The opportunity is available full time, part time, or per diem.

Requirements

Current North Carolina 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.
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, and evaluations related to patient care and services using a touch pad tablet.