Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per-diem position providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in senior living communities throughout Asheboro, North Carolina. The Occupational Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive care while remaining at home. The role involves evaluating clients’ functional, cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; developing and revising individualized intervention and care plans; assessing home environments and equipment needs; educating clients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet.
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 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 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, evaluations, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement may be available.
- Weekly pay and direct deposit.
- Scholarship opportunities and training.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
