Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

401(k) with company match

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to make home health visits in South Carolina. The candidate will evaluate patient functionality and develop individualized care plans. Qualifications include an SC Occupational Therapist license and recent experience. The position offers competitive benefits such as mileage reimbursement and career advancement opportunities, making it ideal for a compassionate professional dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• A current SC Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor performance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Solid computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

***$3,000 Bonus for Full Time***

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist, OT for a full-time, part-time or PRN opportunity performing home health visits for our MUSC Health At Home by BAYADA. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Marion and Florence County, SC.

As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• A current SC 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.

Benefits:

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Full point for revisits.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.