Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for full-time or per-diem work performing home health visits throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana. The office serves adult and geriatric patients in their homes on a per-visit basis. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The role includes evaluating patients’ functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans; evaluating home environments and identifying equipment or adaptations; educating patients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes its employees as its greatest asset and offers a supportive team environment, infection-prevention measures, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition. The position is paid per point, with base pay depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Current Indiana 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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations that may 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 patient 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.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Specially designed career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies, 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
Career Level
Mid Level
