Home Health Occupational Therapist

bayada; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for per diem or part-time home health visits in Manassas, VA. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, supporting patients to remain at home.

The role requires a VA OT license and at least 1 year of OT experience; home health experience is preferred. Strong time management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current VA Occupational Therapist license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program is required.
• Experience in home health is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Evaluate functional status and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Assess home environment for hazards and promote independent living.
• Document observations and interventions accurately.
• Educate clients and caregivers on rehabilitative care and safety.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

OT program accredited by AMA/AOTA

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a per diem or part time opportunity performing home health visits. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Manassas, VA.

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 VA 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 believes that our employees are our greatest asset: 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:

• mileage reimbursement
• weekly pay and direct deposit
• scholarship opportunities
• one-on-one training
• recognition programs
• referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• opportunities for career advancement

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications: $62-$68 per point

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.

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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. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.