Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Manassas, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem or part-time role performing home health visits. The office serves adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Manassas, Virginia, 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 medical care at home.

The role includes evaluating patients’ functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans; assessing home environments and equipment needs; educating patients and caregivers; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. The position offers a base pay of $62–$68 per point, depending on qualifications.

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 indicated 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.
• Perform thorough evaluations of 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 enhance client outcomes.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services 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.
• PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed