In-Home Occupational Therapist (OT) – Geriatric & Adult Care

BAYADA Home Health Care; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Salisbury Visits Office. This position will service adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Catawba County in North Carolina.

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

Qualifications

• North Carolina Occupational Therapist license is required.
• Graduation from an OT program accredited by AMA/AOTA.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Solid communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status and ADL/IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects and develop intervention plans.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards and adaptations.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental modifications.
• Revise care plans and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care and independence.
• Document observations and interventions using EMR on a tablet.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

OT program accreditation

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Salisbury Visits Office. This position will service adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Catawba County in North Carolina.

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