Home Health OT: Flexible Visits, Growth & Impact

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a per diem, part-time or full-time opportunity to perform home health visits in Northumberland County, PA. The role serves adult and geriatric patients in their homes, delivering patient-centered therapy with a focus on safety and independence.

The OT will evaluate functional status, develop individualized plans, educate families, and document care using EMR systems.

Qualifications

• A current Pennsylvania 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 AMA and AOTA, as indicated by transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

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/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.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Education

ACCREDITED OT PROGRAM GRADUATE

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a per diem, part-time or full-time opportunity to perform home health visits in Northumberland County, PA. The role serves adult and geriatric patients in their homes, delivering patient-centered therapy with a focus on safety and independence.

The OT will evaluate functional status, develop individualized plans, educate families, and document care using EMR systems.