Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring an Occupational Therapist for full-time or per-diem home health visits throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana. The office serves adult and geriatric patients in their homes on a per-visit basis. The Occupational Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the care they need to remain 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 identifying equipment or adaptations; educating patients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes its workplace as team-oriented and values-led, with infection prevention measures, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs. Base pay is listed as $55.00–$65.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.

Requirements

• Current Indiana 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.
• Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal 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 the occupational therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, 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, patient-care management, and services provided 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level