Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to perform in-home evaluations and develop care plans for adult and geriatric patients. The ideal candidate will have a Vermont Occupational Therapist license and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $60 to $66 per visit, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status.
• Develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Educate patients and family members in rehabilitative care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Computer skills

Education

Vermont Occupational Therapist license

Graduation from accredited occupational therapy program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a Full time opportunity performing home health visits for our Rutland office, located in Rutland, Vermont. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Rutland county and surrounding towns.

As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:

• A current Vermont Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
• A minimum of 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 skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

BAYADA Benefits:

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
• Base Pay: $60 - $66 / point depending on qualifications

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.