Senior Living Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem role performing Senior Living visits through its New Hampshire Facilities office in Londonderry, NH. The office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Nashua and surrounding towns. The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the medical care they need to remain at home.

The therapist evaluates and treats clients in designated senior living communities or group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, develops individualized plans of care, and supports functional independence. The role also involves coordinating transitions between home health and outpatient services, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting evaluations, treatment, and discharge planning using the outpatient electronic medical record platform.

Requirements

• Current New Hampshire 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 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 home settings for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Practice at the top of licensure using current research-based approaches to maximize clients' functional independence.
• Work with home health therapy partners to transition care appropriately from home health to outpatient services and achieve 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, treatments, and discharge planning, and use the outpatient EMR 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

• Career Level: Mid Level