Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Laurinburg, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time opportunity making home health visits through its Scotland County Visits office. The position serves clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Scotland and Robeson counties. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitative care to help clients receive the care they need while remaining at home. The role includes evaluating clients’ functional abilities and home environments, developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans, identifying equipment and environmental adaptation needs, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a tablet. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for full-time employment. BAYADA describes a supportive, values-led team environment and offers opportunities for training, career development, and recognition.

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 shown 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, 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 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, and evaluations related to patient care and services using a touch pad tablet.