Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Alexandria, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for per diem or part-time home health visits. The position serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, the Occupational Therapist helps clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The role includes evaluating patients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans; assessing home environments and equipment needs; educating patients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes its culture as grounded in compassion, excellence, and reliability, and notes that employees may have access to training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and other benefits.

Requirements

Current Virginia 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 documented 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 (preferred but not required).
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) (preferred).

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
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 in multidisciplinary care planning with nursing, 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, evaluations, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.