In-Home Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Atkinson (NH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Home Health Occupational Therapist for per diem visits in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving adults and geriatrics in the surrounding area.

The role requires an NH OT license and a background in home health care, with evaluations and treatments conducted in clients’ homes. The OT will evaluate functional status, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care using EMR tools.

Qualifications

• A current New Hampshire 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 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.

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.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR software

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Home Health Occupational Therapist for per diem visits in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving adults and geriatrics in the surrounding area.

The role requires an NH OT license and a background in home health care, with evaluations and treatments conducted in clients’ homes. The OT will evaluate functional status, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care using EMR tools.