Occupational Therapist (OT)- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Bloomsburg, PA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem or part-time opportunity providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Columbia County. The role is performed on a per-visit basis as part of a multidisciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, helping clients receive the care they need to remain at home.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ functional status and cognitive, psychological, and motor performance; creates and updates individualized intervention and care plans; assesses home environments and equipment needs; and teaches patients and caregivers about rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living. The role also includes accurate documentation using a touch pad tablet.

BAYADA describes a values-led, supportive team environment and provides infection-prevention measures, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay and direct deposit, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, a 401(k) with company match, and career advancement opportunities. BAYADA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania 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 the home environment 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 patient 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 may be available.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities and specially designed career tracks.
• Personal protective equipment supplies and comprehensive infection-prevention protocol, including daily pre-screens and monitoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level