Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care•Newark, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time, outpatient opportunity. This role involves performing home health visits for adult and geriatric patients in independent and assisted living communities. As an OT, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients remain in their homes. The position is based out of the Wilmington Senior Living Office and services the Newark/Middletown area.

Requirements

A current DE Occupational Therapist license.
A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA (indicated by school transcript or diploma).
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient therapy evaluations to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Operate at the top of licensure using current research-based approaches to maximize client functional independence.
Collaborate with home health therapy partners to transition care from home health to outpatient services, achieving client-centered goals within their living environment.
Educate clients, families, and community caregivers on care plans to foster a team approach for maximizing functional independence.
Perform evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning utilizing the outpatient EMR platform to document individualized treatment approaches.