Occupational Therapist, OT, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Wilmington, DE

2d•$73 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time role providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout New Castle County. 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 role includes evaluating patients’ functional status, developing individualized intervention plans, assessing home environments and equipment needs, and delivering instruction to patients and their representatives. The therapist documents care and collaborates with nursing and the wider multidisciplinary team to support client health, safety, and independence. BAYADA describes a values-led, supportive work environment with PPE supplies and infection-prevention protocols, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs. The position offers base pay of $73.00–$80.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.

Requirements

Current Delaware 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 evidenced by a 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 patients, family members, and other patient representatives about rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and patient care services using a touch pad tablet.