Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health in Senior Living Communities, full time
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity making home health visits through its Salisbury Senior Living office in Salisbury, North Carolina. The position serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in senior living communities throughout Catawba and Lincoln counties. The therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; develops and revises individualized intervention and care plans; assesses home environments and equipment needs; and educates patients and their representatives about rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living. Care observations, interventions, and evaluations are documented using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes a team-oriented workplace that supports employee development through training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition for compassion, excellence, and reliability. The company offers a comprehensive benefits plan and is an equal opportunity employer.
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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
- 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 management and services using a touch-pad tablet.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Direct deposit.
- Employee assistance program.
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
