Outpatient Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care • Charlotte, NC

8h

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a part-time position providing outpatient home health visits through its Charlotte Senior Living office. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Mecklenburg County, including designated senior living communities and group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. The Occupational Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care needed to remain at home.

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 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

• Perform outpatient therapy evaluations and develop plans of care for patients in designated senior living communities or group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Practice at the top of licensure, using current research-based approaches to maximize clients’ functional independence.
• Coordinate with home health therapy partners to transition care appropriately from home health to outpatient services and support client-centered goals in clients’ living environments.
• Educate clients, families, and community caregivers about care plans to support a team approach to maximizing functional independence.
• Perform evaluations and treatments, and complete discharge planning.
• Use the outpatient electronic medical record platform to deliver and document individualized treatment approaches.

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.
• Training and scholarship opportunities to develop skills.
• Specially designed career tracks.

What This Job Offers

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